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 1452254 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1452437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 1452185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1974 time: 2018-08-26 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc14a0a517aec38856fe0016ee9aa4c01edc28f29c3db42ab9e478120dae1344aBlock Operator
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