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 1426647 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1426816 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 1426579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1369 time: 2018-08-20 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e3e0aec51b11062140bfb5e3621ff714afb02dd84e8183339e98e43ed7b63d7Block Operator
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