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 1446314 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1446497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 1446246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4085 time: 2018-08-24 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94165fd7871b126e6f3707b566fd1898e2e7124b0b15343ad4d636b7345ee890Block Operator
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