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 1404154 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1404311 epoch_slot_no: 311 block_no: 1404087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1558 time: 2018-08-14 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f0df6eb5084e861ff48dfce88d68d44ca9fa2a88b9432371619cff419f037bfBlock Operator
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