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 1406517 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1406674 epoch_slot_no: 2674 block_no: 1406450 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1034 time: 2018-08-15 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x529fa0cd032403dc25e0bb7c89483d9127a4bfac8784f2d6eba46422af6e6313Block Operator
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