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 1424954 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425124 epoch_slot_no: 21124 block_no: 1424887 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-08-19 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9ca9c247b56398f016935059d0d2b7701d17bfb797ff2a4a6157b5c2a736e40Block Operator
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