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 1405674 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1405831 epoch_slot_no: 1831 block_no: 1405607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1455 time: 2018-08-15 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4f91c43336a342a2026d63306e23c70dcc07576b67d227b11f321b37d1d0043Block Operator
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