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 1429869 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430044 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 1429801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-08-20 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad10a52916b3df6c9cdaad9c83f3671e6f11d6d1bd0dead52ebbf3ece04a0f07Block Operator
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