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 1482592 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1482815 epoch_slot_no: 14015 block_no: 1482522 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0329ac194d69dbf23be73016bc92e8fb915c62415afd74f1db3507e29ff25fbBlock Operator
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