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 1455988 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1456171 epoch_slot_no: 8971 block_no: 1455919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-26 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe21771dd8de5d7e064b86d8d8e0bffe91f3d5314740a3bc62e0627d059f8b0b0Block Operator
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