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 1405834 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1405991 epoch_slot_no: 1991 block_no: 1405767 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-08-15 08:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee829dd15376b436fddaa6f352b209291006511c49c0d4fe808662bd2e0d6868Block Operator
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