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 1405288 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1405445 epoch_slot_no: 1445 block_no: 1405221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-15 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24babd1d77a9cc612ed7ffd7382f5ce47316db0f00a52bd6a226bf9ed534ea04Block Operator
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