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 1448475 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1448657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 1448406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 947 time: 2018-08-25 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50244745207ef7b2968a777b41bfff3234de34c628b82641b00963c9200dd98bBlock Operator
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