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 1430205 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1430380 epoch_slot_no: 4780 block_no: 1430137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-08-21 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3106b41a7ed29e018deac93c391946aaaf571e16084c241674fef3ba5c1a42dBlock Operator
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