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 1423949 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1424119 epoch_slot_no: 20119 block_no: 1423882 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-08-19 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9713a90a785ef48be556675ac41a2527cec865e5b3ef812eb740937b503d336aBlock Operator
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