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 1430329 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1430504 epoch_slot_no: 4904 block_no: 1430261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1688 time: 2018-08-21 00:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6195dd0e1df75d05ea00906c7e2b6d7b251de7f2218574019778b09f1905b0c5Block Operator
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