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 1430182 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430357 epoch_slot_no: 4757 block_no: 1430114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-08-21 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x398fd2b83386ba3620e9273babc79c41be0908c9390772011fa2a2d23dcfe49aBlock Operator
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