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 1466707 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1466900 epoch_slot_no: 19700 block_no: 1466638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1732 time: 2018-08-29 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x636afb4e7419bb88d81edbddd83e7cb8624d1d21b2fc20667468c4ec52fd0d6bBlock Operator
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