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 1413856 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1414016 epoch_slot_no: 10016 block_no: 1413789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1444 time: 2018-08-17 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x515eaecaab27002ba4020873f306e979f8dce71177a0a13e9068f598392303b5Block Operator
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