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 1482664 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1482887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 1482594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1884 time: 2018-09-02 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x901fb614570cc608cdfa9363d632e8fc4819aff5c544ba54351678b32234b96bBlock Operator
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