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 1411300 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411460 epoch_slot_no: 7460 block_no: 1411233 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-16 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cb94897cd910b4a49d52d210f6cd40837dc71c90bab59b530273f8787c4ec75Block Operator
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