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 1479103 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1479318 epoch_slot_no: 10518 block_no: 1479033 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1198 time: 2018-09-01 08:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7af4cd09e21e539a6cc0248bcbb8a99641c9bd01c72d4ebf47b4622acb151211Block Operator
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