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 1477808 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478023 epoch_slot_no: 9223 block_no: 1477738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-01 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdba17898a9086e4dfeb28d311c40ce141c8c4643bb4d70d0b0b8b0d02e6c4bd2Block Operator
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