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 1408926 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1409086 epoch_slot_no: 5086 block_no: 1408859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-08-16 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa999bcee8eef3c30901c13046607ee4a7e6ab4febe77e53ab8d80efe352fdadcBlock Operator
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