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 1435682 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1435858 epoch_slot_no: 10258 block_no: 1435614 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1202 time: 2018-08-22 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f327c0d73d087342c7837071f7e200a86bd049c4cd9525a7f9e791876261fc3Block Operator
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