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 1477632 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1477847 epoch_slot_no: 9047 block_no: 1477562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-09-01 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf65580927b95f408dff6523e0fb522ea9d2d5053f5e9168f9f174be44bfdbbc7Block Operator
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