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 1367339 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1367480 epoch_slot_no: 6680 block_no: 1367274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1267 time: 2018-08-06 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d121044058f16b88989cc77a732f9f5380ed88dcc60d9751a31e5155ccd3297Block Operator
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