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 1425172 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1425342 epoch_slot_no: 21342 block_no: 1425105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-08-19 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x062f31883336a0f4c19b0fcd1fb430a7e3956316c0f3ca8b069e0516130459f2Block Operator
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