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 1412281 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1412441 epoch_slot_no: 8441 block_no: 1412214 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-08-16 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca0f7bf73720d597a91c873ac9195863ff7d3fa1e11d38148c8b82c25fbdcd52Block Operator
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