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 1478828 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1479043 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 1478758 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-01 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03f927983116397bf4e9cfb9bb2dc3358cc4e78e574f432a2cf7dc8753f46ee6Block Operator
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