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 1477962 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1478177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 1477892 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3912 time: 2018-09-01 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe377f9f3acf66939a1497246d53f2ccc70aefd08bbc2e3a90a0eaaac5b170d6Block Operator
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