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 1400466 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1400622 epoch_slot_no: 18222 block_no: 1400400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-14 02:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37e569ef8eb69514678a7cd24a40640c6cf2e06cdccf3748ed176f34ca893320Block Operator
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