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 1366255 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1366396 epoch_slot_no: 5596 block_no: 1366190 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-08-06 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81401c3b93355b7be3dd9d6734bd774c43135647a43ab1f5b8875b7ccb8a67f9Block Operator
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