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 1408312 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1408469 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 1408245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-15 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3d6ee588320d15d38e556ae3aa41e8e1f46bac1e55dd8439de0c93aeb0e7b3dBlock Operator
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