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 1432791 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1432967 epoch_slot_no: 7367 block_no: 1432723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1499 time: 2018-08-21 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x833dcc40089dccb6d4c5fbd326409afd12c4747256023267411bff6bf3b7d2a6Block Operator
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