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 1432904 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433080 epoch_slot_no: 7480 block_no: 1432836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-21 15:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x744af99248cb0c751b26ebc9c56852a0edef601d5d466d78b81d2e315fb7783aBlock Operator
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