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 1483024 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1483247 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 1482954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1981 time: 2018-09-02 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10cfbd1332b033667dd068308dcb1bb516d19f34bf6717d1913880352c4d842cBlock Operator
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