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 1483187 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1483410 epoch_slot_no: 14610 block_no: 1483117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34bb5a440f3883d9cb70cf8144f13ce12f6e6d1959df76fecd55619b0e1c9b6bBlock Operator
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