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 1458548 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1458737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 1458479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6976 time: 2018-08-27 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b166ea3f864ce4130f69953f8e3c272079ffdb7e4fcba90017faa380e680df7Block Operator
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