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 1425296 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425466 epoch_slot_no: 21466 block_no: 1425229 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-19 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6d63f050ebd995f39bb7e6896aa137796a6b16b0aedcf9a3f60aa8d0d7c9376Block Operator
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