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 1485283 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1485506 epoch_slot_no: 16706 block_no: 1485213 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf88e74367f1facca955734819b706ca5a55f8fae8575c70992a7fd870291e321Block Operator
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