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 1418763 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1418927 epoch_slot_no: 14927 block_no: 1418696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-08-18 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa529cb6b69197069fdad2b0f32db969f0a4efa825ce6e2e357184c9c040bff98Block Operator
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