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 1401237 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1401393 epoch_slot_no: 18993 block_no: 1401171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-08-14 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6f07b1d88fa9a013d23b6af4fe789159a220f2aeec97048ae09fc724a03bb0cBlock Operator
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