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 1440462 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1440639 epoch_slot_no: 15039 block_no: 1440394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-23 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05318ff0115814033f0257d7ebf975ba0b84eec686c4c3a3ea4cded5d0dc8195Block Operator
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