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 1419666 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1419830 epoch_slot_no: 15830 block_no: 1419599 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-08-18 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f0fc9a88056ba5677319ad1cf9a235073a0c5e81597c82c754278dfa62fd1e6Block Operator
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