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 1401896 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1402052 epoch_slot_no: 19652 block_no: 1401830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1580 time: 2018-08-14 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ed3bbde45df039c0b6a990c664b7a2e4499411d5cbc478a7f75ef1a2fee140dBlock Operator
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