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 1468966 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1469158 epoch_slot_no: 358 block_no: 1468896 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-08-29 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf617d08a0b48d2da167d43fd62404d8135e98c1b3e859219f72f25e01faf8b88Block Operator
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