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 1434044 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1434220 epoch_slot_no: 8620 block_no: 1433976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-21 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde481e3d9dcfae8fc60d1295cc5ecb6f29aaac6d1c3ffa6001b14ce8ef069c30Block Operator
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