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 1482102 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1482317 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 1482032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2604 time: 2018-09-02 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7694adae2a330b04c21585f8d78633c79894115b986750e37db1c64d72a300efBlock Operator
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