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 1483511 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1483734 epoch_slot_no: 14934 block_no: 1483441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-02 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x202149d98a62a5b87586522224aaf65a2812d5a8c59d8467cdc39a451e9f6ea2Block Operator
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