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 1438107 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1438283 epoch_slot_no: 12683 block_no: 1438039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1465 time: 2018-08-22 20:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ed483ead1b4b964d9cecc58d10490354c3d458318691ada70d7bac5f6e508f5Block Operator
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