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 1363954 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1364095 epoch_slot_no: 3295 block_no: 1363889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1119 time: 2018-08-05 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x118a99097f206d904ef5b08b9417730c6b3bfec8b5fde5dff0de874c155639f4Block Operator
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