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 1365373 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1365514 epoch_slot_no: 4714 block_no: 1365308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-05 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0837d9cde29e7b0966f8ab03c3015e5588effdb1bab8aac4e23cd3e7f618f38dBlock Operator
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