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 1485780 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1486003 epoch_slot_no: 17203 block_no: 1485710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-09-02 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d871748b83f1ceb7172ae79a13d23dc5de014f529924d52bcd66541b0a3937dBlock Operator
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