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 1463434 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1463627 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 1463365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2018-08-28 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffe3ad954cda430188f238f68d07eaf638e0c350645b2be491947a9768c86c95Block Operator
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