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 1399990 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1400146 epoch_slot_no: 17746 block_no: 1399924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1923 time: 2018-08-14 00:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f4e32947f05a3b6f4ab0f428ac1ef0a4a9011238cec2bd81a296cb1ba5d7c7eBlock Operator
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