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 1411577 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411737 epoch_slot_no: 7737 block_no: 1411510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-08-16 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8450a66f46d2c9ebabc1eef7cd6e0a448db51921d6224faeba6e327a03c43ae5Block Operator
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