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 1455432 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1455615 epoch_slot_no: 8415 block_no: 1455363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-08-26 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc1877868363a3428055b40ab755a0b7627a20073103014f0ef9e6d8c0dbefa7Block Operator
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