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 1409378 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1409538 epoch_slot_no: 5538 block_no: 1409311 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1518 time: 2018-08-16 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d975847456409c79ff33408218245dda1929a0e963a8966ff03e73a9ef9b5e7Block Operator
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