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 1450456 Details
Epoch: 67Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 1450638
epoch_slot_no: 3438
block_no: 1450387
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 3553
time: 2018-08-25 16:50:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x735c75cae1ca1b176fe82c403d812e4625810a6d6cb59d81748cd3408def0159
Block Operator
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