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 1442164 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1442341 epoch_slot_no: 16741 block_no: 1442096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-08-23 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b83c9b0907ae318c0f214b92c74981b9a35399f38e0d263d31586bd4b0c3a75Block Operator
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