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 1403847 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1404004 epoch_slot_no: 4 block_no: 1403780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3958 time: 2018-08-14 21:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad921943e227f4f32bd002ebce5b2adad7cdc08e8a781ebf6374a2eda33312ceBlock Operator
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