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 1443620 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1443797 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 1443552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3186 time: 2018-08-24 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e78bee24d2130276866d8b05733b514cb566df44f0fbef10f0e7942ad9b8b2cBlock Operator
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