A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1477625 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1477840 epoch_slot_no: 9040 block_no: 1477555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-08-31 23:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7682aa23250c562ed789c6b972c5901a18b587202c187c096e8016684af7e77Block Operator
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