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 1483714 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1483937 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1483644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3877 time: 2018-09-02 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfde3ba52150ab2d6742d4c193a582b88aa66f8a186d2769b7652f8833ff62587Block Operator
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