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 1440967 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1441144 epoch_slot_no: 15544 block_no: 1440899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-08-23 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14af62f4c134f0eea57f8e5059d37916f241d7223c2cfb157d53cf0d0d5a773cBlock Operator
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