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 1455524 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1455707 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 1455455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-08-26 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5278f3cbff034286607c54b0a911aaf7acd9d4c0e326df9e76ad4caa52c5091Block Operator
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