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 1404788 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404945 epoch_slot_no: 945 block_no: 1404721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1365 time: 2018-08-15 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8668a812a4f57cd6f8e9ffbf68ff8e1a1de2cb29acba6b0ec56df2e92c43c62bBlock Operator
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