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 1404387 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1404544 epoch_slot_no: 544 block_no: 1404320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3013 time: 2018-08-15 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b644920b24a83bbc5e63e87924f922aafb9c5623f2a8eb262c1a8ade21cbca0Block Operator
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