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 1411250 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411410 epoch_slot_no: 7410 block_no: 1411183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-08-16 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f3ca002723a19d513c80a8a8071289ec8f4c75bf1feed21d70e939a02859fb0Block Operator
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