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 1419087 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1419251 epoch_slot_no: 15251 block_no: 1419020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-08-18 10:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9b8fc5a8e0b3793e1b51e6f7498778564529a25850e5204e6966b48bc05e8b6Block Operator
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