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 1416429 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1416593 epoch_slot_no: 12593 block_no: 1416362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-17 19:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7b44f72b0eee9ac9ffe68dab4d5fd3a7faa02b0bf7205fdc22693506838b46bBlock Operator
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