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 1447194 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1447376 epoch_slot_no: 176 block_no: 1447125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1360 time: 2018-08-24 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd1c72ed297e230298721704ed922b6b3a74ba24bb3f3926c86fbd4fc8f33b1bBlock Operator
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