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 1414588 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1414748 epoch_slot_no: 10748 block_no: 1414521 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-17 09:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe56b4224bc027169adac75c64a22d81bf87eb6e75d272b8d28d654c20452490cBlock Operator
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