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 1421811 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1421981 epoch_slot_no: 17981 block_no: 1421744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-19 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a639d93e8fc71176ddd2823d77cd6737db7e03412bad90a8c33b8448662b1daBlock Operator
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