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 1416497 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1416661 epoch_slot_no: 12661 block_no: 1416430 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-08-17 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a2793af02705765e31eed3a2f77869be5ab5c1b477201c5e4f99c8c6c0b2e98Block Operator
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