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 1417473 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1417637 epoch_slot_no: 13637 block_no: 1417406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2018-08-18 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb4f60b486588c3deece08d56fb989f1209c210189a8f6e5791c20e468ec6ab3Block Operator
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