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 1406649 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1406806 epoch_slot_no: 2806 block_no: 1406582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-15 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x675df05be90b2e0a142815cdb0bc6d64c89d6118850353a990788cdc43fe3b4dBlock Operator
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