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 1454775 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1454958 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 1454706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5488 time: 2018-08-26 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x838604709aff72bf3f46d8db56728db5ee4797903ca5b1ed5d535bc50456c449Block Operator
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