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 1417620 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417784 epoch_slot_no: 13784 block_no: 1417553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-08-18 02:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d90155beee258566e9716638d336f090b52ec09f63726b9f6418ca236962557Block Operator
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