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 1430588 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1430763 epoch_slot_no: 5163 block_no: 1430520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-21 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6187f931d42676eb8faf1804b5c878efae8feca4f9b0bccf88bb0851e91d97eBlock Operator
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