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 1426303 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1426472 epoch_slot_no: 872 block_no: 1426235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-20 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x242142dd4f8fd7f0703ac30b9668405b31c26fb02c3a9be9f2d24c15fecb59f8Block Operator
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