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 1484614 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1484837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1484544 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4594 time: 2018-09-02 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e927eb7551177477b1438c0e73ef703b79a6cb88160b156fe13ebc646e1af17Block Operator
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