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 1400306 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1400462 epoch_slot_no: 18062 block_no: 1400240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2093 time: 2018-08-14 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05e8bf63e36a6e74dcc5da5d28f77df77fcdcad3db1254eb835dc443af8b5a41Block Operator
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