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 1444211 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1444388 epoch_slot_no: 18788 block_no: 1444143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1834 time: 2018-08-24 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cb67979f5671d77f947ef9c4ba6c69fe8b8ed8b7f7464b682f57f0f325b68deBlock Operator
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