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 1413420 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1413580 epoch_slot_no: 9580 block_no: 1413353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1752 time: 2018-08-17 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x714a0ad307d77eae6db46c7d5d42c43d25ada9864124d2b44eb1d52a4f047dfdBlock Operator
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