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 1441197 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1441374 epoch_slot_no: 15774 block_no: 1441129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-23 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26e274b89044ee1da7b8b4b51f4d43c3288c05fe14df7df1f971757c7d22fd54Block Operator
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