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 1410955 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1411115 epoch_slot_no: 7115 block_no: 1410888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-16 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x312a1e1f7b7634692b825c92a9fd76ea5d3016e15fbc8a1633bed2c24447535fBlock Operator
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