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 1477933 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478148 epoch_slot_no: 9348 block_no: 1477863 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-01 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc6cebdc8bd2b909c515044cdbe64d9b0b50b7fb18059e66f063b466935c3531Block Operator
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