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 1399301 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1399457 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 1399235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2018-08-13 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5eae0ed331db1e76ccb904ed4cbef3c90b6ac5caa77c0c656b0e58bd1046ac4fBlock Operator
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