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 1479762 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1479977 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 1479692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5077 time: 2018-09-01 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8372a379a225628eabdacbc923e7dab884238e83ea32c90fd0de2e346bc7f34Block Operator
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