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 1468114 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1468307 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 1468045 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-08-29 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eeb849a51ee6d9c843e41d05b7fba295e4b66f208437d8f6b4c18220b8833daBlock Operator
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