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 1450199 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1450381 epoch_slot_no: 3181 block_no: 1450130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-25 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf93ea4c8d2b653727ba85379f2b6ab518d1b0c9499d834e15f76ccfbed02026Block Operator
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