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 1453699 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1453882 epoch_slot_no: 6682 block_no: 1453630 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-08-26 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66d74acf793d1533a7a7b0c89c604811dbc76cc88209d9f1c3c3baeae4ff9309Block Operator
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