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 1459562 Details
Epoch: 67 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1459751 epoch_slot_no: 12551 block_no: 1459493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1288 time: 2018-08-27 19:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ee049bc6957268e288be93ee369fea3b7396282b89124c47e5cd31c52f9f442Block Operator
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