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 1429267 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1429442 epoch_slot_no: 3842 block_no: 1429199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1731 time: 2018-08-20 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cfdefeb8380f1e33f526e485c4fda306259b99d7757033b164c9fc8a65e464bBlock Operator
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