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 1366208 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1366349 epoch_slot_no: 5549 block_no: 1366143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2055 time: 2018-08-06 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf18a930585012097dd95de8b4860b9d280ede19baee83480d3307a23fcf17f3aBlock Operator
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