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 1437681 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1437857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1437613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3459 time: 2018-08-22 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd397beb80b6332cdc2a8612d4b72d55ed902026b8dd67c57e62002079ac8290Block Operator
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