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 1368376 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368517 epoch_slot_no: 7717 block_no: 1368311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-06 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fa9205fbfee600086a9a4563ccf5b6540b8b31601850da02e33b4372db4313bBlock Operator
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