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 1414582 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1414742 epoch_slot_no: 10742 block_no: 1414515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 940 time: 2018-08-17 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x883f1d16af74c95bb82d99f4f9840e546d3d5f64f08b07740d3b10c18cdb85c4Block Operator
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