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 1428966 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1429141 epoch_slot_no: 3541 block_no: 1428898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-20 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x729208ec6ac414ef26185eb4bacf71d1a7e61af4ccb40fa0e4b38c9e26990e2bBlock Operator
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