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 1440080 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1440257 epoch_slot_no: 14657 block_no: 1440012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2231 time: 2018-08-23 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ae86cc80bae85496883ca2263f27cd99697c6baf6f13ca4a037bf5b34fc1f20Block Operator
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