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 1433977 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1434153 epoch_slot_no: 8553 block_no: 1433909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2018-08-21 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5468818a56285adda7747bbcd757c7e40e4b575c188c78ea30a93a723b45b463Block Operator
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