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 1477678 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1477893 epoch_slot_no: 9093 block_no: 1477608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-01 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9df0315c4a1714a653ffbfd62fc4df7b8e3ec1fcc91086a6a3ca8e3c40849a61Block Operator
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