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 1363571 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1363712 epoch_slot_no: 2912 block_no: 1363506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-08-05 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fa649520778ddae1e8858f264a9f7320c5c6bd1acb8284e0037338e4b99bb45Block Operator
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