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 1479154 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1479369 epoch_slot_no: 10569 block_no: 1479084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-01 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x114623bf696ae2b1711f9c6666eebc5d7735a722259aa083b737d6100361a31bBlock Operator
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