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 1479043 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1479258 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 1478973 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2107 time: 2018-09-01 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf65cffe9611952092a93b90ac872e6d11a43e951ee9b456ad87cbadbc801f0f6Block Operator
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