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 1451411 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1451593 epoch_slot_no: 4393 block_no: 1451342 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-08-25 22:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6905edacea28c703b92ebcf4c84c02075c293d554a79fc1237aceb5f06f73914Block Operator
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