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 1416324 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416488 epoch_slot_no: 12488 block_no: 1416257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1448 time: 2018-08-17 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dd9b6f717e25af18b4c21af3e748fc0c90502b0770298db2573bd9f58a0a574Block Operator
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