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 1442720 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1442897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 1442652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3983 time: 2018-08-23 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe30c2f738a1086f710f7655091100c66ca8c6de88d44189b5ce1c7aff705d135Block Operator
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