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 1431869 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1432044 epoch_slot_no: 6444 block_no: 1431801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1245 time: 2018-08-21 09:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb1b905674e109b82c1b42f1d1cbf88f86267e48aa3384aac58889d2a127b950Block Operator
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