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 1438028 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1438204 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 1437960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1272 time: 2018-08-22 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cab5322fbc859bcc2c24076ae10fb12ae4126d260a45ef16a27c39446ee7662Block Operator
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