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 1467412 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1467605 epoch_slot_no: 20405 block_no: 1467343 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-29 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2778fdaa80b98f6c4075c06da53d2adb1ccd9dc6635709ee8a9ea1e399307cdBlock Operator
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