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 1421056 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1421220 epoch_slot_no: 17220 block_no: 1420989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-08-18 21:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x921a7d4c25ff0628dd7f9164c217beef7976b7a9e29eaa454acfdd175f869d07Block Operator
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