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 1461607 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1461796 epoch_slot_no: 14596 block_no: 1461538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-08-28 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72ec2d04724bf1545183dfa7721ceb9d4f1a613c50d6a1b86464f4491f0e4b27Block Operator
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