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 1426042 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1426211 epoch_slot_no: 611 block_no: 1425974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1468 time: 2018-08-20 01:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ceb46722fbe0b2e258d45ac54ef495db1213268a80e11fa03c7eb99a3cc9ce4Block Operator
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