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 1419702 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1419866 epoch_slot_no: 15866 block_no: 1419635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-08-18 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d5c62c0cf48cd0150a286fa76469c29a3fb10a1e74467cabb7ce488a8540a3eBlock Operator
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