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 1478322 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1478537 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 1478252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3647 time: 2018-09-01 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a0703f6a2a907d1dcb5f8cdf1a55be1ab840f13ed260bb7790ecd5e17f48f6dBlock Operator
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