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 1454026 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1454209 epoch_slot_no: 7009 block_no: 1453957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-08-26 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e716894678251bc3c2b7e49ec9eac566fb786018226328ce64d830c907315e2Block Operator
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