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 1437860 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1438036 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 1437792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1295 time: 2018-08-22 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a8a82512e7ee2a3dc0d0794fe9b6628d626a8607d7f8ecc7e8b5497323dad51Block Operator
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