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 1446147 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1446330 epoch_slot_no: 20730 block_no: 1446079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-24 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x403360c26e7bbc85a1e16b96d7aef585a216d3d3a847c8b6a5c78de9e7063ca9Block Operator
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