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 1423484 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1423654 epoch_slot_no: 19654 block_no: 1423417 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 944 time: 2018-08-19 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e356302532d167ef580514abc5fd4bb77ed53ef247bd1e0d4af53e86db286f3Block Operator
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