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 1478062 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478277 epoch_slot_no: 9477 block_no: 1477992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-01 02:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95d9d2791e6201d4664a4e724aa217c387a637969ef799e496a1e880d4644978Block Operator
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