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 1417537 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417701 epoch_slot_no: 13701 block_no: 1417470 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-08-18 01:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad1657bce83fe0d9501d07fa0e7399f5955cb4c748b8abf3da7330fdbc6612a2Block Operator
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