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 1404729 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1404886 epoch_slot_no: 886 block_no: 1404662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-08-15 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8659c94ed451937aaa0948c4374f35aa8497a273be96a2e4762b4cb49b6c132Block Operator
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