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 1460873 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1461062 epoch_slot_no: 13862 block_no: 1460804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-08-28 02:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf66fa6ad6420121139fb01ec65f257ae900ad0ac06c95c94ecf223c0a0d86cf4Block Operator
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