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 1404760 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1404917 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 1404693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1752 time: 2018-08-15 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35aeee6ef1d1e49e175071e1f98a4aa0c9fce49518e7a01ac2fb3a5feee64861Block Operator
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