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 1401941 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402097 epoch_slot_no: 19697 block_no: 1401875 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-08-14 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b31da581247bae674879c1cb7c81de04ae9866d6c10dc22478d2ab8bf5f0912Block Operator
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