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 1414366 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1414526 epoch_slot_no: 10526 block_no: 1414299 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-17 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ed203bbd9ed36f0f98ec945c597de2a1cde0c5b0f1055dbc216ccf76666ffebBlock Operator
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