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 1484990 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1485213 epoch_slot_no: 16413 block_no: 1484920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1538 time: 2018-09-02 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab622cba416c2a28fea5f45b6685634ff4bb0a0c1bc35954ed1fb4384dc26586Block Operator
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