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 1368112 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368253 epoch_slot_no: 7453 block_no: 1368047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-08-06 15:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eaa89f8cf7ff237bfdf08eac6ff9ce238ad4e94ebec6af6217c3991a3d8e9edBlock Operator
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