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 1429332 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1429507 epoch_slot_no: 3907 block_no: 1429264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-20 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc91afe7ffb4a558597e35e544a333a98d6b5a52ea07cf51b6a90ac27fa865ceBlock Operator
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