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 1429339 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1429514 epoch_slot_no: 3914 block_no: 1429271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1808 time: 2018-08-20 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31ced7914886e5d25eaf1d41c5cba084c55264593098bfcb636d8883e63fcfb7Block Operator
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