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 1477867 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478082 epoch_slot_no: 9282 block_no: 1477797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2116 time: 2018-09-01 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf87fb656e0351ffb1ac14c0a9962b057e0c2c3ecc1f06bd9d5e4c9c53e68f38Block Operator
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