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 1400298 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1400454 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 1400232 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2313 time: 2018-08-14 02:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bb9c27dbd72400b63208079fb8ee9e464d9330e7ec9c4b937a135d807512fa7Block Operator
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