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 1482937 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1483160 epoch_slot_no: 14360 block_no: 1482867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1253 time: 2018-09-02 05:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf17a0cef1c6d7731eae886c878fb279d331d9d2e71a514a063b44afc900a4c5cBlock Operator
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