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 1442360 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1442537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 1442292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2783 time: 2018-08-23 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0be743a1dfbc8caf6c6c0f95fb6cb08c63aa7803b2799b54b379b339d08c1b87Block Operator
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