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 1487111 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1487334 epoch_slot_no: 18534 block_no: 1487041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-03 04:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08a866254cafb94bdb2c8158c08e4a7dc9d94999153a04908a39506f8b0e8a95Block Operator
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