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 1456004 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1456187 epoch_slot_no: 8987 block_no: 1455935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-26 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61fa714f7d55b8e89a5e8cb4131148c88d9b6bc3c216125044a4fd542b5738deBlock Operator
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