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 1413505 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1413665 epoch_slot_no: 9665 block_no: 1413438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-17 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x254cbe8b8a2a6353dd51b708e0f2e97c1ebdcb7dd879baeb6ebf97207dff760bBlock Operator
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