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 1462329 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1462518 epoch_slot_no: 15318 block_no: 1462260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4417 time: 2018-08-28 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16119f002b8ce3235a29cef6f9ec849eb77a9e46fb515b4d5236c06e5f4f29f1Block Operator
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