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 1423962 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1424132 epoch_slot_no: 20132 block_no: 1423895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2112 time: 2018-08-19 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63060e83bfda00fa74239238f2c155508815ab3f2768ac3375996a8241a2f8ccBlock Operator
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