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 1368610 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368751 epoch_slot_no: 7951 block_no: 1368545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-08-06 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x951a2fb9195ea91a54697ff81e93aa258128d35198e02ed091b37c8ab0564e26Block Operator
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