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 1423939 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1424109 epoch_slot_no: 20109 block_no: 1423872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-08-19 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78039e27da1c54496b06e8043c7d36d5437df3baec27815cfa105e981093253bBlock Operator
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