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 1406179 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1406336 epoch_slot_no: 2336 block_no: 1406112 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-15 10:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50acbc248fd149d7d44f5b72c82f0df429631ceb109cd435268482cfd540b90fBlock Operator
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