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 1462361 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1462550 epoch_slot_no: 15350 block_no: 1462292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2018-08-28 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b941663899aafbc5ec8b72930c1136dc21bef492b2961a59b1b8cd6166fc3f7Block Operator
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