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 1468805 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1468997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 1468735 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6264 time: 2018-08-29 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04172d110594e3709f9b8750310d804821d9048d804908b30a678d9a479a3db6Block Operator
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