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 1415506 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1415670 epoch_slot_no: 11670 block_no: 1415439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1465 time: 2018-08-17 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bed4ae2cc2c6ec649f6ef23fade72a075451d819521a14bcc7a10aef1898f3eBlock Operator
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