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 1454954 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1455137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 1454885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2524 time: 2018-08-26 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdc7cc1799363d344f10b97e69d9b8e7cc140972e3ea948f22586e7908d19dceBlock Operator
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