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 1404956 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1405113 epoch_slot_no: 1113 block_no: 1404889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-15 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd33c3ce4c6f4c01e9558a62cbfd37eaa379ce27f2d1bc8e64b08faa7e2f3344eBlock Operator
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