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 1458523 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1458712 epoch_slot_no: 11512 block_no: 1458454 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-27 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74066a3ca6f4108afbbd86f7ddf542d8e6955b5e4bc304a422093e6e8559b647Block Operator
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