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 1433362 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433538 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 1433294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77507b69bd1065eb7dadcb9e8c910fb48d9c6051e21e7faf06fea93aa8c4fdb1Block Operator
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