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 1411748 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411908 epoch_slot_no: 7908 block_no: 1411681 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-08-16 17:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf622ba211a0c76e907689ce48317cbf16e1e376ecd3cbc69bc574019dd691a2cBlock Operator
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