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 1365461 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1365602 epoch_slot_no: 4802 block_no: 1365396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-08-06 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d5a0c9b6a5f6e8f8b3f6350f91cc16189e2da979f2f6ea65c12d17bb0ca2dd8Block Operator
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