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 1461968 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1462157 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 1461899 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5240 time: 2018-08-28 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9983ab384d5393c3ebbe3d731e2b1e3d13002b9a83d62606d15d1c3cbe26f612Block Operator
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