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 1450996 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1451178 epoch_slot_no: 3978 block_no: 1450927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1934 time: 2018-08-25 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ebb5f9852018d3ad29f690146db724323f3247357f3c7f7a8aa96314f3dcf19Block Operator
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