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 1485296 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1485519 epoch_slot_no: 16719 block_no: 1485226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-02 18:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x145e603684e79b655876a7aeea02d7b2b1bca9323fb088afb6a5131bcbae2c85Block Operator
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