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 1483368 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1483591 epoch_slot_no: 14791 block_no: 1483298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc83d8c50db03a7cfbd87a126d7eb9bfda55c3f81008b1d10a92a60126674f7f2Block Operator
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