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 1425793 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425962 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 1425725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-19 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x568a4927ea65cd47fcdac8376ef3b3aec7fbfa2f45312175786f1d1f546d9a4eBlock Operator
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