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 1479806 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1480021 epoch_slot_no: 11221 block_no: 1479736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-01 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe951da362a82d9fe50dd0b3a70fd5efc7fee8f18fdd31d18e843495ccd9af2a8Block Operator
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