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 1405230 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1405387 epoch_slot_no: 1387 block_no: 1405163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2346 time: 2018-08-15 05:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c6bdcb926a6d43ac04967eb3eb70e28d886a5b8e0190a28e688f81f652cd2bfBlock Operator
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