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 1368760 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1368901 epoch_slot_no: 8101 block_no: 1368695 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-08-06 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x359b99b4301529ad5c83a12c1cb0b1f2ce71d73fbdfc3e20e4403dd8899f20b6Block Operator
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