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 1457300 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1457483 epoch_slot_no: 10283 block_no: 1457231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2018-08-27 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05e00599d2555f4b9125937ae5722261f197f9378aa2262f4fb002188e2e4e7aBlock Operator
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