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 1431224 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1431399 epoch_slot_no: 5799 block_no: 1431156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3e1f1986f76a6a69ffe5fba5506551bcc4435c21e5e2dc9e3e05937ad093cf4Block Operator
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