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 1482644 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1482867 epoch_slot_no: 14067 block_no: 1482574 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-02 03:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac9f3b52f1c5370192abe991e2bcf0c4e3a02f8fca2cbca8553097390bf8048aBlock Operator
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