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 1420549 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1420713 epoch_slot_no: 16713 block_no: 1420482 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-18 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8214faad97fb837847d49d718d57f6d71f419a3880eb03838285e2956a95ae8Block Operator
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