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 1478660 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478875 epoch_slot_no: 10075 block_no: 1478590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-01 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ca2e3c7ec6c18968e9e6fe458aef1fd96eafffdd9db578e67ad306f6b8025c1Block Operator
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