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 1413473 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1413633 epoch_slot_no: 9633 block_no: 1413406 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1986 time: 2018-08-17 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc5fe7f5fe57a46b862209e81d53288f8705cb977a268cc605e14a3e3036ac82Block Operator
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