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 1411288 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411448 epoch_slot_no: 7448 block_no: 1411221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-16 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2036197424dceac67fcc3dae4576e818269917983fcb0f9de5e590cb0ef51fc1Block Operator
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