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 1449016 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1449198 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 1448947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1934 time: 2018-08-25 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8658142a93d65da283eb084cf7ae664d0f1a8931e9d60fa90e086f0849263b2fBlock Operator
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