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 1415897 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416061 epoch_slot_no: 12061 block_no: 1415830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-17 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x958746d797eb99f68c6266e7a7ad00538111a43c16f77b8d1c1d1df231777bcaBlock Operator
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