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 1403836 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1403994 epoch_slot_no: 21594 block_no: 1403770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-08-14 21:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52067f13331487ac3995a81f0401a5ad1965d015c75eb6dbf0c35f5d1e111382Block Operator
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