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 140413 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 140436 epoch_slot_no: 10836 block_no: 140405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2017-10-26 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd126566931e569a908c36e375eec72e2a8d1a83d4f95b994b845e0b274b854b3Block Operator
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