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 1368119 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368260 epoch_slot_no: 7460 block_no: 1368054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-08-06 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82dd70bfbad0552747eba36d8e831feb3f5b86d9996c8f83216462d525f66e5dBlock Operator
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