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 1461068 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1461257 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 1460999 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4045 time: 2018-08-28 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa08e114786976926a19f0ea6583120695df91a42f20429976e07cc7828163584Block Operator
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