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 1444699 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1444876 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 1444631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-08-24 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61224abd9d84e7b08b8237b9a0fc983132c14c093a8e57d680a6b01f12b1ea40Block Operator
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