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 1400684 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1400840 epoch_slot_no: 18440 block_no: 1400618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-08-14 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfea8180ea27714cfb4fee6f9cbc0fc936b21cfa08b91d890475db35e5bf672feBlock Operator
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