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 1429894 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430069 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 1429826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1577 time: 2018-08-20 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5516184ef6b826275ea396a86d7f266093f3297d9947077a232fca71e9ab8886Block Operator
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