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 1442880 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1443057 epoch_slot_no: 17457 block_no: 1442812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1272 time: 2018-08-23 22:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb33628394e611ef625a2f42a61bd11489c07f1f2ad0dc96bebfa353f1c79bceBlock Operator
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