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 1483534 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1483757 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 1483464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2526 time: 2018-09-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ba6a188d46f0b22d4f76f3d8684137fec0265f385d8dfc90f594b39ec31921Block Operator
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