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 1455396 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1455579 epoch_slot_no: 8379 block_no: 1455327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-26 20:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0481605b6a447667696987e7b56c99ecb2a4719bc1994a447c8afa9d0e855ad0Block Operator
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