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 1429877 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430052 epoch_slot_no: 4452 block_no: 1429809 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-20 22:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3529deba7db9db92a6ec71bd7b5920de930ae9a2f5c21f8da76bd7d4edf012dBlock Operator
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