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 1448501 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1448683 epoch_slot_no: 1483 block_no: 1448432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-08-25 05:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e16144cc7ddc85b65e21d4d5264640edad6a0ff57e2571481fad71e39ce03eaBlock Operator
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