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 1404349 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404506 epoch_slot_no: 506 block_no: 1404282 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-15 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71ab695282837fa04867dc9a2651ff7dc815f77658b446be6bd673986070f965Block Operator
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