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 1434338 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1434514 epoch_slot_no: 8914 block_no: 1434270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-08-21 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5969f058ca533d4731223fa4492540a4f2b86c8bd2cce42d608b0c7c591bbf39Block Operator
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