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 1437870 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1438046 epoch_slot_no: 12446 block_no: 1437802 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-22 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x434a1cfff3372a969e24b76824a60204ee243887a254d2778d6a937ee74def13Block Operator
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