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 1426794 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1426963 epoch_slot_no: 1363 block_no: 1426726 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-20 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a9c2d893926968eefd431991416bbbc428ab173d5a72c1f5d4eecc43c415e68Block Operator
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