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 1418313 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1418477 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 1418246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-08-18 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb752f1d6486dbd474bae1947a9e4ad82a0cbab5e4d1947cfcaa1f7383f316ff2Block Operator
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