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 1484253 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1484476 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 1484183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1451 time: 2018-09-02 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc67cfdf23301b52ae528fe30e51d3d7d5bb59805768ab4ef81ace2b30ae3cedcBlock Operator
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