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 1429899 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430074 epoch_slot_no: 4474 block_no: 1429831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1892 time: 2018-08-20 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bbe18c8e6d0d171a1e8dd9043de27b46f7b09b82bea74bb0116ef1a1d4fad41Block Operator
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