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 1401490 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1401646 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 1401424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-08-14 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x471e64cd7a9deabc908bb2ee1d09673c210a749a00278107d0bbbf48ee03973fBlock Operator
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