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 1448656 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1448838 epoch_slot_no: 1638 block_no: 1448587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1934 time: 2018-08-25 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1a36da76fa7fee94b69f42ce08e6682794ab3a7f35955c0274b3a2ff781ec8cBlock Operator
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