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 1404159 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404316 epoch_slot_no: 316 block_no: 1404092 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2018-08-14 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e9d4d80bf27cb3bd17511e1f89a23e1234a14b234a49bf3192907b54221564dBlock Operator
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