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 1429196 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1429371 epoch_slot_no: 3771 block_no: 1429128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1287 time: 2018-08-20 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8ff5a3cc4d34d96935f9c6ca2900c7b6cbd83293a6ddfa2f9139d0c029499daBlock Operator
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