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 1479000 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1479215 epoch_slot_no: 10415 block_no: 1478930 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1440 time: 2018-09-01 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cbf4d3670b1257fc32f499e9f66540f91745497c7087e1a89b538b942f89919Block Operator
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