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 1368249 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368390 epoch_slot_no: 7590 block_no: 1368184 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-06 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae2432aadc9d9dd329938d2e20ebb24ea3bdee53358fc12ed6ceafe1d80b39f3Block Operator
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