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 1457615 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1457798 epoch_slot_no: 10598 block_no: 1457546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-27 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x971118ecf4d1b4cdf82013e004f33a92a46103d9de27d51c765ada1805d25778Block Operator
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