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 1414593 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1414753 epoch_slot_no: 10753 block_no: 1414526 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09381f9f3205fc5c073acfcfc3dddf05ec1aa2dfe0692b5b3d84ddaefcd11a6dBlock Operator
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