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 1454331 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1454514 epoch_slot_no: 7314 block_no: 1454262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1262 time: 2018-08-26 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9821a081d24fa23e8dc165b27a16354f18fc30882e7eb4593384b51b6b93f1b3Block Operator
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