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 1409038 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1409198 epoch_slot_no: 5198 block_no: 1408971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-08-16 02:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c809163d337b16c5bb35db6316d88eaa3a2fa91983acb2dfa7cb5bd44bb625cBlock Operator
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