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 1455315 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1455498 epoch_slot_no: 8298 block_no: 1455246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4601 time: 2018-08-26 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18b8d227edea00579f8bff77af4b7ec2fa66b38fd73832f780e0857b689f72c0Block Operator
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