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 1431997 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1432172 epoch_slot_no: 6572 block_no: 1431929 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e765f67b2df73eed477bf37f7224b79fd928f1a568f1a2116598bce2aeb75a8Block Operator
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