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 1408911 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1409071 epoch_slot_no: 5071 block_no: 1408844 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3699 time: 2018-08-16 01:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcac92a1d16a67439d260e95f1e2882f427d9a624ddebf45a6f2748ef2bf8f146Block Operator
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