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 1464664 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1464857 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 1464595 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5527 time: 2018-08-28 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed707f2993dad1811d4c72213359b458330d7b6963a5cb898153e69226ed84dbBlock Operator
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