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 1433450 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433626 epoch_slot_no: 8026 block_no: 1433382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-08-21 18:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf07841e5ba6ca2f000bc18cfce2f7e3bad39e9f97d4d6f78eb898f8dc93d38bBlock Operator
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