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 1433228 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1433404 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 1433160 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2018-08-21 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec839acf1d740333db3c250d9c1d1de2300a68a872305f03aabb7b60a585d256Block Operator
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