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 1484297 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1484520 epoch_slot_no: 15720 block_no: 1484227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-02 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c5a0290f42aa832a614e91f91b4f6169f370ae55a23e326a6c402058fe8db2dBlock Operator
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