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 1451990 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1452173 epoch_slot_no: 4973 block_no: 1451921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2018-08-26 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1305be2ffc1bc8b9215f4ebbad825c0097c92d177955539a7a6db11aefb6ea9Block Operator
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