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 1441759 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1441936 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 1441691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1438 time: 2018-08-23 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61015b456a7f8d261c0105b55c67b97aa5dcfe3809d2ed40e779abf722ae07e6Block Operator
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