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 1413480 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1413640 epoch_slot_no: 9640 block_no: 1413413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2018-08-17 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee774bf38723a06acbdb882e1e1055818a1d5a4425cf54314374ce7c6a2d4259Block Operator
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