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 1479693 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1479908 epoch_slot_no: 11108 block_no: 1479623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-01 11:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c58949a6115f4de782eac1d260f2298086c68df16e6e12f4efb170ea24439beBlock Operator
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