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 1404808 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1404965 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 1404741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2101 time: 2018-08-15 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76d8823c91e256b5508c111d652b9e54bd26bbec8ab9f78c4dd41213d1cdf919Block Operator
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