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 1424459 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1424629 epoch_slot_no: 20629 block_no: 1424392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2018-08-19 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa406b0f3613b6c19b11e44f6583bdb9cc73e3619309963b95cefd9b08d2f2af5Block Operator
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