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 1419916 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1420080 epoch_slot_no: 16080 block_no: 1419849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2018-08-18 15:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9000ac5a0cec3385c09e24974ae15b34296ab02b6a1891a1a2108396f422affBlock Operator
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