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 1440456 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1440633 epoch_slot_no: 15033 block_no: 1440388 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2480 time: 2018-08-23 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ec3a7940b46b77b3e4b72d912929c68131203f4c22eaf00af5f692d271b1863Block Operator
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