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 1462637 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1462826 epoch_slot_no: 15626 block_no: 1462568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1581 time: 2018-08-28 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b475e140173733ecb0be58f1c3175dad97e90bd2b140a97cc614a9df8980762Block Operator
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