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 1414913 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1415073 epoch_slot_no: 11073 block_no: 1414846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2018-08-17 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x352498911ae8fe577ae7de8912accf2a427455278dd63322a0b79f54bf153c2eBlock Operator
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