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 1454315 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1454498 epoch_slot_no: 7298 block_no: 1454246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1602 time: 2018-08-26 14:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x886350da1fdfbe51f347e6646e20d37d1d2352219f340c8cc952dbed295bfde2Block Operator
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