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 1401776 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1401932 epoch_slot_no: 19532 block_no: 1401710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2278 time: 2018-08-14 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf31e43cc53a25dde1b592e0b3ce7ed37a7687c6ab030da529499ed206484a1e6Block Operator
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