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 1419183 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1419347 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 1419116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-08-18 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8970b0d523f430a6a1b2903c1b2a61735330b4067a7616ac0f9e62730acc6431Block Operator
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