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 1486339 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1486562 epoch_slot_no: 17762 block_no: 1486269 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-09-03 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87f9627b962991559aad145930c3036c0f126f182e959a194601b518ae8cf8cdBlock Operator
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