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 1465486 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1465679 epoch_slot_no: 18479 block_no: 1465417 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-29 04:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1b01c6328fc53b7bb6f19fbb1229fb3e86b5331b2bf75aa64a460d3fbc34ee8Block Operator
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