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 1413630 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1413790 epoch_slot_no: 9790 block_no: 1413563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 04:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4d8c9b83a462f9bd62e18a49a0e7e523813397ffb6d3fe5779faa605eba7ad3Block Operator
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