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 1454054 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1454237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 1453985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2977 time: 2018-08-26 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51dd315c6a87a17ffb08f2df5540a1ae961f7c7b8ec066cb44ca790753e1be5dBlock Operator
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