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 1483847 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1484070 epoch_slot_no: 15270 block_no: 1483777 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 10:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5bc444e2982539d8a240aa4cab93ae1584e60fb7d271c0d9eeed5befcc3a0efBlock Operator
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