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 1416179 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1416343 epoch_slot_no: 12343 block_no: 1416112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1555 time: 2018-08-17 18:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29255237cf8a09fde298f1059d954d4ebe6b66abe1860ddbbcae0e4877232dfeBlock Operator
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