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 1424944 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425114 epoch_slot_no: 21114 block_no: 1424877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-19 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e848d12776f58c11ba718d24fca9afb42ce5aac862863c131a911f41422180aBlock Operator
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