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 1463275 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1463468 epoch_slot_no: 16268 block_no: 1463206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1163 time: 2018-08-28 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3c6b040cc6c88378dca49aa3ff6ba6d51910a44cded142bc200f94db45884edBlock Operator
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