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 1408304 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1408461 epoch_slot_no: 4461 block_no: 1408237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-08-15 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbaebee6b29400051360e6d42812f7b8c091746fcd40a1f754a720bfe42b1165dBlock Operator
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