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 1459118 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1459307 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 1459049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2635 time: 2018-08-27 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1c637abd939fd171af26477b83efcf36763ac35fc7fe5b52ebe96d1d40ff085Block Operator
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