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 1400308 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1400464 epoch_slot_no: 18064 block_no: 1400242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1469 time: 2018-08-14 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1040a13999e9c4ba471a18f7a24aaefadf4b58b81e6b2a769d9af3a9e2a2b549Block Operator
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