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 1423965 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1424135 epoch_slot_no: 20135 block_no: 1423898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1381 time: 2018-08-19 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd75a05c09afe56e8d6616f4816903729941591401c9b262b80b399d9a68e27b4Block Operator
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