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 1432465 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1432640 epoch_slot_no: 7040 block_no: 1432397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80504a8bac8335a4249717f85a2012a1369f4ddc17e1a3637b81b9c5fe8a3ba3Block Operator
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