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 1443619 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1443796 epoch_slot_no: 18196 block_no: 1443551 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-08-24 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7452db681d9c3b301fe5600e4f811b855d2d0ef21edf1d9bb5b684f195dc2b9dBlock Operator
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