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 1458564 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1458753 epoch_slot_no: 11553 block_no: 1458495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1202 time: 2018-08-27 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7441ba74a4348502f489b7efca542261c4e43aaede6e355d8cc46059f950e3a0Block Operator
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