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 1455704 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1455887 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 1455635 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1301 time: 2018-08-26 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86959b12da887f7eadc9241bdcae2c1cfb4f344f7529f5e4645e5bb951355731Block Operator
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