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 1433286 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433462 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 1433218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-08-21 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x891dd8e0351686809a923a688a824541c777f3b5911b59c0948e42b03bb658e2Block Operator
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