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 1410967 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1411127 epoch_slot_no: 7127 block_no: 1410900 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2018-08-16 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf5f967237a210cd85bb9b9bc2c36d5e48c2bd3aaa74ec638899566fda0257a3Block Operator
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