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 1422427 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1422597 epoch_slot_no: 18597 block_no: 1422360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2289 time: 2018-08-19 05:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3457a7373aa43a24a4d4e7c8a11c2c24c6a38e179cb6801b187d7b21fd776052Block Operator
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