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 1463992 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1464185 epoch_slot_no: 16985 block_no: 1463923 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-08-28 20:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afd68fc9c4fea85e39f6c2cd32d483a0ec267ae20a1a448a1cae9f1cf55f0bdBlock Operator
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