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 1403828 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1403986 epoch_slot_no: 21586 block_no: 1403762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2018-08-14 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f324073452999283f02a75cbd9d5d8565b2b18c5a8fa10ec538b836ab8005dfBlock Operator
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