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 1429182 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1429357 epoch_slot_no: 3757 block_no: 1429114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-20 18:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x802b4e5b2581212fdf6f5361e792d64e0779174fd5c0db0260f887d3d775c4ddBlock Operator
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