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 1426261 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1426430 epoch_slot_no: 830 block_no: 1426193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-20 02:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab038c738c8404e66702bc3b73e7a4e4cd71e6fb4e8a35eac61e3cc7bc9683dcBlock Operator
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