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 1477804 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1478019 epoch_slot_no: 9219 block_no: 1477734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-01 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b15b2bb89e8ea5f4e7a4df440e52492086d50d730b29e6ed2c2b7c0d152d19fBlock Operator
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