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 1462896 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1463089 epoch_slot_no: 15889 block_no: 1462827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-08-28 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c291cf5bd1841fd37fb99e52902dd43f95b3f9c7eaa639cad2256443c4f1fd8Block Operator
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