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 1466464 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1466657 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 1466395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3193 time: 2018-08-29 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b5c24bb34b72d03c4c12e7ea9d4f76655780e21a7bb7c486a391cd70cb5819cBlock Operator
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