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 1414101 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1414261 epoch_slot_no: 10261 block_no: 1414034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1377 time: 2018-08-17 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c8dfbd5e9e59e600c2071831fba1f2527103ee8da3e1d5c8f4c92ac4ca77dd0Block Operator
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