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 1415143 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1415303 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 1415076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2282 time: 2018-08-17 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b9dc6edfd8b991c67e9e1e47b851daf75abce2dc677f1428b396d3a7d4b808fBlock Operator
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