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 1433646 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433822 epoch_slot_no: 8222 block_no: 1433578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-21 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51550422b86cdc6a6198bfb3aa55b1f6b2320b2925d2a016e00a828abfad84bfBlock Operator
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