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 1404750 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404907 epoch_slot_no: 907 block_no: 1404683 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1395 time: 2018-08-15 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x835c2783b52e37eca51e7a33e3c424d0b6cf412f7c96eae0a305bc8c26b63e0fBlock Operator
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