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 1416557 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1416721 epoch_slot_no: 12721 block_no: 1416490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1461 time: 2018-08-17 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d2ad8b6be6ee8fb4da2d930af704396c32c064f43894d49d7076b3623038f29Block Operator
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