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 1410162 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1410322 epoch_slot_no: 6322 block_no: 1410095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-08-16 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e88d4e6d245ab68a0516f8b4332801fc16addb7195ad32e7c00f402c6aa5c35Block Operator
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