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 1366706 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1366847 epoch_slot_no: 6047 block_no: 1366641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1992 time: 2018-08-06 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb3fb847b79147a149ebe5f49583ee271201e846478bd4e875010d09ff004804Block Operator
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