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 1417323 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417487 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 1417256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-08-18 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9665a387c909286b0e509f0c90cf9eb47e2cb50c78bb5a33bb64459171f8797Block Operator
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