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 1460542 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1460731 epoch_slot_no: 13531 block_no: 1460473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-28 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2076cceb0358cd2a3d545fa9a1310b880c27cd9ec911a2facd77c3f562d07adeBlock Operator
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