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 1430807 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1430982 epoch_slot_no: 5382 block_no: 1430739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-21 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad81ba9d02685ad2b42766ab4f6eb4b60a9fb4ab7890bf55de4e4575bf4347c9Block Operator
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