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 1452475 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1452658 epoch_slot_no: 5458 block_no: 1452406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-26 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd762ed10b566338ff7cab34b2ab8d7ba0109e2d11b11c986a30f62fae1c59c2Block Operator
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