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 1438221 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1438397 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 1438153 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3906 time: 2018-08-22 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x067f7f7c4858f7f688487140448d2f8af9455389b2cbb06ea0334614a95c8634Block Operator
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