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 1479403 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1479618 epoch_slot_no: 10818 block_no: 1479333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2288 time: 2018-09-01 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18c1a3b95b56023c5ae5835bbd9f53d88b141d026461b4abc5a03ab4c6feae0aBlock Operator
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