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 1433836 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1434012 epoch_slot_no: 8412 block_no: 1433768 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 20:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3250f3b3d07ac9b14176fbb41ba61704446ebaa582a3b8c7a19b2cfe181c8ad7Block Operator
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