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 1368708 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368849 epoch_slot_no: 8049 block_no: 1368643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-08-06 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ebf1de9e78748de348397be1882bc3da6982958c639209f8a853766173a203dBlock Operator
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