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 1487675 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1487898 epoch_slot_no: 19098 block_no: 1487605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3017 time: 2018-09-03 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb229886bba043bc676124f4b6e0cb58b55f5ed39954f74647924f910f9a9e194Block Operator
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