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 1417338 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417502 epoch_slot_no: 13502 block_no: 1417271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-08-18 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd85118008b39dca9d6b5f9b1178b4c793394b1623881a0b61e909ac1f5e006adBlock Operator
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