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 1484346 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1484569 epoch_slot_no: 15769 block_no: 1484276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-02 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16b4204580020bbbfb23766ca5ec189fd780b37074ae8a8c8d2a2fc751b7410dBlock Operator
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