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 1455674 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1455857 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 1455605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-08-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb15a91ff39ec0ca050b23a5c5a0e6be753adbea898f0dbd94a465f7c0e3738cfBlock Operator
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