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 1468401 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1468594 epoch_slot_no: 21394 block_no: 1468332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-29 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x802026bf76e402994660f4492261f4b2b2c56057a3d971a4109d158b6b447448Block Operator
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