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 1431512 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1431687 epoch_slot_no: 6087 block_no: 1431444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2254 time: 2018-08-21 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa07a141afc5c4f53a82b95cdf41c2d41b16d05c92b6f9d63457991ba0db593fdBlock Operator
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