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 1440475 Details
Epoch: 66 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1440652 epoch_slot_no: 15052 block_no: 1440407 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2018-08-23 09:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19e77118bd06d8eae7142f61436c812fb8ef2cc9494acd9b691401b9aadd721eBlock Operator
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