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 1436738 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1436914 epoch_slot_no: 11314 block_no: 1436670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-08-22 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3151b7567b4597bfe00023d459b78c9a8f5a4d59dfa4a0a9096c3b74f5b2d01dBlock Operator
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