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 1437976 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1438152 epoch_slot_no: 12552 block_no: 1437908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-22 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce8bcec5e6a1fd972bc7835bf52b9625e52e24027eccf3f6a4780499fb272d8fBlock Operator
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