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 1461449 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1461638 epoch_slot_no: 14438 block_no: 1461380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1521 time: 2018-08-28 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cdb0f8e52bd8ae826f7a84e8b96d8c53eaadc554da7727fd3e744be00c56ae0Block Operator
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