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 1431489 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1431664 epoch_slot_no: 6064 block_no: 1431421 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-08-21 07:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ac03d3e0d14de09051203d6d883c79f1a365038820e782f492efc26b191fc2Block Operator
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