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 1365821 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1365962 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 1365756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-08-06 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc997ff21c44158adb490c161688d93d70498cc84ad624adde7f6018a529c5653Block Operator
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