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 1459225 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1459414 epoch_slot_no: 12214 block_no: 1459156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2018-08-27 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1f3c28aa42523e6b1314f2def993a84fbaa463519db0f0bb8dc3eee4e64c4daBlock Operator
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