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 1456099 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1456282 epoch_slot_no: 9082 block_no: 1456030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-27 00:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1ba89f17bfdf21e0af4dfe8dbdcef34872e7767ed36a21d7afe4ebde5d35cceBlock Operator
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