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 1455212 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1455395 epoch_slot_no: 8195 block_no: 1455143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-08-26 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x712dfb5e9ccb7c22324f9333d79a81cdeca5a671fc3fa6e6ea96a61db8dd7febBlock Operator
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