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 1425810 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1425979 epoch_slot_no: 379 block_no: 1425742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-08-19 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x651370abe0078f6f582eaeb2b8a832c0e39bc17d3b86cb77d20f3c412db54983Block Operator
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