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 1460378 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1460567 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 1460309 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2018-08-28 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ef78c4acdfc0716b3978daf6b75cbb7f9fcc4168770a0a12fdb6352cc2c3ef9Block Operator
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