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 1411071 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1411231 epoch_slot_no: 7231 block_no: 1411004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2018-08-16 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bd6b5fd8c45b55b0d561a4edf1a69212e54dec8eb0a152e6fbd79504d295100Block Operator
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