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 1400423 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1400579 epoch_slot_no: 18179 block_no: 1400357 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-08-14 02:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe77d4f2e1a0f7aea1162069c8887bbff9327354ebe3ff9498ca9c216cd593b85Block Operator
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