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 1417748 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417912 epoch_slot_no: 13912 block_no: 1417681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-18 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x628538a2ebec4e88ad970b6a94ee3b508e35a2646f78adcb8703b4af28746dd7Block Operator
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