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 1419918 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1420082 epoch_slot_no: 16082 block_no: 1419851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-08-18 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e18fcc432784e633d29a7e94dec2ef0ecbea1418a054524f354fe003fcd7fa1Block Operator
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