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 1425771 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425940 epoch_slot_no: 340 block_no: 1425703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1576 time: 2018-08-19 23:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabed47908bf66f0493f34daf8f0884611d4d6831597b59b002241669b4bbcb9dBlock Operator
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