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 1365849 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1365990 epoch_slot_no: 5190 block_no: 1365784 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-08-06 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc08d8e71a0963bf569c0f6a56445878e869a6b9bb3d4d37651c625e241a5ad37Block Operator
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