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 1401449 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1401605 epoch_slot_no: 19205 block_no: 1401383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2018-08-14 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x178a57c7eba67c4fc03e719258e16970a7d3952b5f81f7941b819377f3d8547cBlock Operator
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