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 1366061 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1366202 epoch_slot_no: 5402 block_no: 1365996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-08-06 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90ccab74ad90bedc45dd29a4b64c032f3c24a0d4945796720f16704f55505558Block Operator
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