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 1413147 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1413307 epoch_slot_no: 9307 block_no: 1413080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2018-08-17 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8a161e0827b2a9b3c41b99b7d5593cb9ea636447767ae9b844eda1afaa6ed5eBlock Operator
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