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 1408127 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1408284 epoch_slot_no: 4284 block_no: 1408060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-15 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0aae8449f2aad69a0db0672cfd927f0e608f5b30f4afc6e4f33f556142c9c944Block Operator
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