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 1423948 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1424118 epoch_slot_no: 20118 block_no: 1423881 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-08-19 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ab61022a888e23a2d6be5dd624f52789a5316e047c09bce8eb762a2ca7d5d41Block Operator
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