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 1408293 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1408450 epoch_slot_no: 4450 block_no: 1408226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1692 time: 2018-08-15 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63b5dd390d57e4f5f8beeb7ac2e8a280251be0c1849792a389eff41ff35196dcBlock Operator
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