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 1433648 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1433824 epoch_slot_no: 8224 block_no: 1433580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-08-21 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87fd9225e1a244aa7feeecb7c5e02ddb4298e6e753e2b09b126375e25d82f63aBlock Operator
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