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 1450279 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1450461 epoch_slot_no: 3261 block_no: 1450210 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1279 time: 2018-08-25 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e8c6e871e30a5d1641386aa1de6b87daa523ab76a076f37aa84f5b4cedf5c83Block Operator
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