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 1414957 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1415117 epoch_slot_no: 11117 block_no: 1414890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-08-17 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9115485b13830b66defc40bbf06e4eae1ba7701f545e2c95285f8e6d79ba7f86Block Operator
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