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 1466507 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1466700 epoch_slot_no: 19500 block_no: 1466438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 53517 time: 2018-08-29 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc34f2d20eb06760f2f655c8ed711c730e58f3ab3f4af0c8833b3037856396576Block Operator
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