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 1457632 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1457815 epoch_slot_no: 10615 block_no: 1457563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-27 08:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x492a2dd648a1d241d053ecae47257ae9052f15e7e1ff7d305e58885d40249a9cBlock Operator
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