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 1463227 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1463420 epoch_slot_no: 16220 block_no: 1463158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1409 time: 2018-08-28 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ff3a95a7799bfa4e4925aae5a0c0cc7232519ad08de4de4e3e4da5af35df152Block Operator
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