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 1462391 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1462580 epoch_slot_no: 15380 block_no: 1462322 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-28 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53a48d1bfd8fefb249cac0bb93cd3a0ff2ea6bfe63ea56b687e979644e3abcf8Block Operator
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