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 1478681 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1478896 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 1478611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2018-09-01 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3df3941b55dcfb9710a1edec1da26f67fdb205e6b649a5a0de15fd0fe1eff5f9Block Operator
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