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 1436019 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1436195 epoch_slot_no: 10595 block_no: 1435951 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-22 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x692e21b88d3d86702d501bd02c945a1c836ca160406b32b7c8ac3d05f47f1272Block Operator
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