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 1468053 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1468246 epoch_slot_no: 21046 block_no: 1467984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-29 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa7ead8479bd2731d57e26bcf32d85c5a9a431ff881ff64e53f753c219a98a30Block Operator
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