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 1438611 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1438787 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 1438543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2333 time: 2018-08-22 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2124f6d1d2de9287039be8bdb5b13e302c03b64bd0452aa752b43f10ba2aa94aBlock Operator
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