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 1431637 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1431812 epoch_slot_no: 6212 block_no: 1431569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-21 08:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde7343f1022653968800e86b715a214e5212ab728e6b6ec7721df26d13d4521bBlock Operator
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