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 1485630 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1485853 epoch_slot_no: 17053 block_no: 1485560 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-02 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7c77301fb318cb97996589a2542a6f73ebb19da0aec4f7f46fcead9e6af4e2cBlock Operator
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