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 1436202 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1436378 epoch_slot_no: 10778 block_no: 1436134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2018-08-22 09:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9e7abb3f9f54636260c5c6bfdf21873f8b15cc18d5a7fb769c5cacceb94b9b6Block Operator
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