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 1416099 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416263 epoch_slot_no: 12263 block_no: 1416032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc9de7521db96140bbcbe27df52e3df772101ae3c5bf8c7e23cc1a463baa5120Block Operator
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