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 1486366 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1486589 epoch_slot_no: 17789 block_no: 1486296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-09-03 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc8cc8bbc87721813cd889a8e73f8c8c5e610ddda4fa59d031145a718b9c91eeBlock Operator
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