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 1438026 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1438202 epoch_slot_no: 12602 block_no: 1437958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-08-22 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc05dff6e579aab01521db42b6e9837edc1777f73e90e5dc2af22fbf15b38b3c4Block Operator
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