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 1477964 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478179 epoch_slot_no: 9379 block_no: 1477894 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-01 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e628e94cdb36b86783801bcfd2782f8581e1b5ce4f24a4865496462a633e58bBlock Operator
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