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 1419040 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1419204 epoch_slot_no: 15204 block_no: 1418973 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-08-18 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96ac895d31f6792d17f555888ff29c5033bf24e550132a7bbe1ac9de6b4d25efBlock Operator
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