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 1405172 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1405329 epoch_slot_no: 1329 block_no: 1405105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2018-08-15 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fca50150206d8642d6193a0a6d27452593298c69807c9ae0742aefba4551ff4Block Operator
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