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 1458373 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1458556 epoch_slot_no: 11356 block_no: 1458304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1918 time: 2018-08-27 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b1e994dce5c17033901983435e011b8bcd8d66c80b6f7a458367a877a1eeaefBlock Operator
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