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 1485931 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1486154 epoch_slot_no: 17354 block_no: 1485861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1559 time: 2018-09-02 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc32f5216fe67a3376e59980ba92cdf4e12bebb15259336aaaaf4dcbdc16f4823Block Operator
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