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 1400335 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1400491 epoch_slot_no: 18091 block_no: 1400269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1480 time: 2018-08-14 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcba3361ac041c4855b98ff3ff8e2d8edaa87dec5db42db07f8cbe971330f3791Block Operator
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