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 1414159 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1414319 epoch_slot_no: 10319 block_no: 1414092 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-08-17 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdce76f51b44d6dffb23afcde26d03021bce4bc07be93268b7ef885c9a4369f54Block Operator
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