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 1466027 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1466220 epoch_slot_no: 19020 block_no: 1465958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-08-29 07:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89c07ec32ad22ae2dd0d72ca8e1138cbba62a73a0bd07dc5793279c06c27b655Block Operator
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