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 1447656 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1447838 epoch_slot_no: 638 block_no: 1447587 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1800 time: 2018-08-25 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cf7321ad12fd2c26c49c431d82797af7536f0733bd164b583aaec0bfe8099feBlock Operator
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