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 1445097 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1445274 epoch_slot_no: 19674 block_no: 1445029 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2018-08-24 11:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2641dadbc1431eef710891858c399cec0f1d99734d68b75ef347c4c2ac166b43Block Operator
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