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 1401986 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402142 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 1401920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 13328 time: 2018-08-14 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9118e7a6c15899e5c96a6ff1589faadb38067359de103953fb0cf96191384210Block Operator
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