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 1452898 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1453081 epoch_slot_no: 5881 block_no: 1452829 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-26 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a87e3da00d7f16f48b7465a9d42413b78ea47eba042f6b86cd6db40b70c265cBlock Operator
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