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 1408376 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1408533 epoch_slot_no: 4533 block_no: 1408309 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2018-08-15 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e55cecb7dcf60252d7865b6de065077578e0d3258728fd6120772c98036aa76Block Operator
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