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 1430112 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1430287 epoch_slot_no: 4687 block_no: 1430044 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2018-08-20 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12ccaf3b8ac46ddcb03cb4d7b407e23860352b6cc73f59ff3c49c7f43614127eBlock Operator
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