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 1463349 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1463542 epoch_slot_no: 16342 block_no: 1463280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1434 time: 2018-08-28 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ee8752cb5e4a6cbb4d4a08f57ac271ec4678976b23e3f8fae917433bb5450bbBlock Operator
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