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 1484502 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1484725 epoch_slot_no: 15925 block_no: 1484432 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1610 time: 2018-09-02 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54bded9e3c59bf99e7ed39cd05ab0a3befd37f699ada46d7a075b117e8151ea3Block Operator
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