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 1420326 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1420490 epoch_slot_no: 16490 block_no: 1420259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-08-18 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ad65c75c1b57e578a50c0f018f3928228b32da4c97eb4f376b89cd6a55da7f7Block Operator
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