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 1458457 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1458646 epoch_slot_no: 11446 block_no: 1458388 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1608 time: 2018-08-27 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c59c7eeb55da7f3c9d8f756b4a7c5ff712f5259e6331f513b9b98ca0fb0dbc3Block Operator
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