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 1421545 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1421709 epoch_slot_no: 17709 block_no: 1421478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-19 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d6a66d445e67dc65858ea0dcdd43aad15c96df251c4409f5568586e67f567b4Block Operator
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