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 1433616 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1433792 epoch_slot_no: 8192 block_no: 1433548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1266 time: 2018-08-21 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2eccb6f0029680089153ecc96ce8d61ab491bc8a295d5d4b56847c66e4831b5Block Operator
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