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 1430840 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1431015 epoch_slot_no: 5415 block_no: 1430772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2018-08-21 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9b096dfab026d66baede2f6ca9d3c709d8bb69ac6a46145ea6cef7bbfc8f5f0Block Operator
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