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 1464596 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1464789 epoch_slot_no: 17589 block_no: 1464527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-28 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbedb8cd95548b4701c9a3d3f2816dfc555c910f5e02d2151816cf026113bc53cBlock Operator
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