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 1421644 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1421808 epoch_slot_no: 17808 block_no: 1421577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1565 time: 2018-08-19 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2e1bd8adfa08fc1d5dbddf7911d1c386c198d9b5ea3ed9c60811580f07963abBlock Operator
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