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 1404655 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404812 epoch_slot_no: 812 block_no: 1404588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2018-08-15 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac3fc34dc01b451775990f2afdbee52206fe1407ce70079be34c2a8ca34c513eBlock Operator
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