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 1433622 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433798 epoch_slot_no: 8198 block_no: 1433554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-08-21 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa2597912ba66cf013b838f29995fa388b7325614c30d21e2a5ecda79d7f6154Block Operator
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