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 1433120 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433296 epoch_slot_no: 7696 block_no: 1433052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-08-21 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x894a3d76f95933920bd2ae62794badda8a442f191e84e77a534e8438ba6499edBlock Operator
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