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 1486173 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1486396 epoch_slot_no: 17596 block_no: 1486103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-02 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefdcf32ea7eecd6d7e6cefc244c10b6e36f41298992b3e16042fb0e80340d6ecBlock Operator
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