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 1485011 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1485234 epoch_slot_no: 16434 block_no: 1484941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-02 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71e2c46629d60843009181cff555f9c81503b34fab203e0acd6a913e30b54b75Block Operator
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