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 1479178 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1479393 epoch_slot_no: 10593 block_no: 1479108 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-01 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d5958ee14b7e71cd823ad598414a306c5f22383a0f00c81549d246e71dfd7b6Block Operator
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