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 1417711 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417875 epoch_slot_no: 13875 block_no: 1417644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1688 time: 2018-08-18 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c146af38b7985aee79151ce44a2f8edb6b3adfc41510017d0cd1761c3f4deb4Block Operator
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