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 1466489 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1466682 epoch_slot_no: 19482 block_no: 1466420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 45910 time: 2018-08-29 09:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68aaf0c7178add5ac06ca94dffd612aba01afef87748407245d6fab72d73d3c5Block Operator
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