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 1401326 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1401482 epoch_slot_no: 19082 block_no: 1401260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3368 time: 2018-08-14 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9471318d070e7457191f606e698b11d16791abb4cccc3bde5ac2c6b71a4ec69bBlock Operator
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