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 1479401 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1479616 epoch_slot_no: 10816 block_no: 1479331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2281 time: 2018-09-01 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3357b9ef3e23df722247610b1ca665eca5e2fc51a0dee5137d4f986e46f53f8eBlock Operator
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