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 1442296 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1442473 epoch_slot_no: 16873 block_no: 1442228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-23 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8fffc26f0df8df84cd957fdde2413f55f5c5d02115a552950dd4f4648ca92c2Block Operator
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