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 1411616 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1411776 epoch_slot_no: 7776 block_no: 1411549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1512 time: 2018-08-16 16:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6162374c5a8a3f0b8a717fb6413109cc4896dfdefcd80f60a9f454d3d6acce21Block Operator
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