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 1416163 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416327 epoch_slot_no: 12327 block_no: 1416096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1452 time: 2018-08-17 18:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cdf24ed16e306e202b1cfcf14f614908ac3d6d2373e1c67ca9b26012bd432f7Block Operator
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