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 1403034 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1403192 epoch_slot_no: 20792 block_no: 1402968 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2018-08-14 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62e607522250f57e76a8589a47a2868b1d4d97cb01f5fa900d5cba361cdf607dBlock Operator
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