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 1463048 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1463241 epoch_slot_no: 16041 block_no: 1462979 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-08-28 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf619bd85f6f3bf71277922412d992b0d9441235dc531482af2136040da7d0cf0Block Operator
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