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 1425752 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425921 epoch_slot_no: 321 block_no: 1425684 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-19 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc001bd9d854dd24a36084af2377a15572e854625213835bb0ce6cc2757133876Block Operator
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