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 1477993 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478208 epoch_slot_no: 9408 block_no: 1477923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-09-01 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7408eee07c0dcab588f7e5e2f1ae4143238443d5d9fedbfdb95a5dd60658ca3Block Operator
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