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 1447862 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1448044 epoch_slot_no: 844 block_no: 1447793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2018-08-25 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9b24b8b256b2d3dcb4c7f5b35156b8490893c10f9aeb6f70d1c43690762c4feBlock Operator
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