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 1420989 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1421153 epoch_slot_no: 17153 block_no: 1420922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-18 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa04c40ae2534cbebdd51201a970b220c2e06ca2ed4e3e3005ac24bf3e2e12c40Block Operator
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