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 1419948 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1420112 epoch_slot_no: 16112 block_no: 1419881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2018-08-18 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb9a2c53e587c22377597ab0c5a0498f81ab284f62fefb76453214b6a4677f4fBlock Operator
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