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 1448995 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1449177 epoch_slot_no: 1977 block_no: 1448926 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-25 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0f9676cdb744d1ad7909d31f17f544e424bca1af108c71e34f6a9ac6826ed0aBlock Operator
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