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 1433444 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433620 epoch_slot_no: 8020 block_no: 1433376 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-21 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25236b8d36c059a0abcb03f220beff3dcc864e152c4fde72e36bfe24f710494fBlock Operator
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