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 1447035 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1447217 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 1446966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1841 time: 2018-08-24 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3bb8c020e1224115b0cf5b914a3a62fb2e5b782046d9469efc5ced964b123e1Block Operator
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