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 1404627 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1404784 epoch_slot_no: 784 block_no: 1404560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2108 time: 2018-08-15 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8237722fb68afcc4928ceffb07d49bf947ef72a83ea18b8bd9c64c1de7d3bc8cBlock Operator
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