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 1466314 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1466507 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 1466245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 61294 time: 2018-08-29 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ac2b46c65eaf848d5bbe9f8a5b602fa65ef6b288cf8c7dd4deaa50fcfd88900Block Operator
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