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 1485396 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1485619 epoch_slot_no: 16819 block_no: 1485326 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-09-02 19:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c515cb5cc012e1ed94f30e901f26fa6804e37e9530808a3041e28d30ab3ef3cBlock Operator
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