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 1408653 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1408810 epoch_slot_no: 4810 block_no: 1408586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-08-16 00:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95234f09f4e7b84f95c82117d580cc7c1a13bebde78d87a528f10d40efddfe9cBlock Operator
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