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 1456244 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1456427 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 1456175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-27 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cde8dcfc4d572046c5108e4d1a3d0851a582b2311d5c168572985d63efb552aBlock Operator
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