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 1434456 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1434632 epoch_slot_no: 9032 block_no: 1434388 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-21 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x326dbe9d69d8ba9624db7d1ea857cb73f397240f8b8d9ca73051d8702141a0b9Block Operator
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