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 1440021 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1440198 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 1439953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3956 time: 2018-08-23 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6e5e8e5af37cc72e11dfd77899d8be4802f1b22eb15440697a78b4ca91f9a6dBlock Operator
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