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 1365564 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1365705 epoch_slot_no: 4905 block_no: 1365499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-08-06 00:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8820bd30c5c2be333302701ca89b7024e478f3da09129c533d1ec868f60fe4f3Block Operator
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