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 1487451 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1487674 epoch_slot_no: 18874 block_no: 1487381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2018-09-03 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x728f22d64742207ed15be6addbc103c9c5dd81e2a08cd824694284e10ff4175cBlock Operator
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