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 1400653 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1400809 epoch_slot_no: 18409 block_no: 1400587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-14 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5ad2a454cb7ce37fb286e0d631e7607db978a3436ac816d3be8f28843011009Block Operator
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