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 1445807 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1445988 epoch_slot_no: 20388 block_no: 1445739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-08-24 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9754c748e016d5e968e2f2f5095a220f873c7be3364db309434e57df53b6fa72Block Operator
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