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 1403964 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404121 epoch_slot_no: 121 block_no: 1403897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2018-08-14 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3698b62909891dcc4ebb9aaed53f86c21e6d995a3bbe1c577f92008a7fb2c1c7Block Operator
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