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 1436600 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1436776 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 1436532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3548 time: 2018-08-22 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14edc153cec8df13f086473f71213585ab78ed0e60fe90bc1d441c976ea91fb8Block Operator
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