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 1464797 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1464990 epoch_slot_no: 17790 block_no: 1464728 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1568 time: 2018-08-29 00:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96dda1d350c2e0d3f041e9ddf30ef52240499c1e9059ac9d5efb0341f35f0dadBlock Operator
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