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 1406965 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407122 epoch_slot_no: 3122 block_no: 1406898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1023 time: 2018-08-15 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde4d777cf7c5d2842a8817c3abbcb5cd80de9a27ad24d4e8dcf9d688ccc97991Block Operator
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