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 1484111 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1484334 epoch_slot_no: 15534 block_no: 1484041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-09-02 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebd89a5a62c7028ca1217472304d5b2e8b9f43214815f3d69df3b9c74ef955f7Block Operator
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