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 1366247 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1366388 epoch_slot_no: 5588 block_no: 1366182 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-08-06 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66d8f01cb701a7edc84b4a3a8baa96a709380f8adeb690015129331238cd6fa9Block Operator
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