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 1415068 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1415228 epoch_slot_no: 11228 block_no: 1415001 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c6f89180cf20cdfe744202f941956f5f0766d9b43287db8cac7bea9b93c674eBlock Operator
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