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 1482663 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1482886 epoch_slot_no: 14086 block_no: 1482593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1434 time: 2018-09-02 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ee601dcc6636c9228181e121695b5436c185d19519ed8286bde571d343a7d32Block Operator
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