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 1440773 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1440950 epoch_slot_no: 15350 block_no: 1440705 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-08-23 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a6a027b91e6de8ff60238b41474c725952006157950d7299c99ed783d0e83d4Block Operator
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