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 1412347 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1412507 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 1412280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-08-16 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96866a4ed7210aba326e5a05f7cd7c850e15222847f9d9ff85842dc2c3a63533Block Operator
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