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 1406850 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407007 epoch_slot_no: 3007 block_no: 1406783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-08-15 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e893e08931f9df93332d140d652a94fae332acc0c0f0bb6744000bb0b7976c9Block Operator
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