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 1416298 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416462 epoch_slot_no: 12462 block_no: 1416231 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42df14a00416ea7bcdbec60e4ffeff13ca155f621dbe27ba26c15f3c64eb4f8fBlock Operator
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