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 1424487 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1424657 epoch_slot_no: 20657 block_no: 1424420 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-19 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae840155e64d0708f3c6b4fe47406a1074b7c7f0c58cbe0eebe9c1ecf4a59151Block Operator
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