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 1433970 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1434146 epoch_slot_no: 8546 block_no: 1433902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-08-21 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x738b126bd6da509624d47df801e640b14172c90ecc6ed3340b009ca6cd55fde6Block Operator
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