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 1424269 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1424439 epoch_slot_no: 20439 block_no: 1424202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1727 time: 2018-08-19 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5ca74dc3a54c9acc8d58c8e1987e0f2e9f92fd70929b95d9856e2ab1f429ffaBlock Operator
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