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 1369439 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1369580 epoch_slot_no: 8780 block_no: 1369374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-06 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3ddc779e56e3efcde1a1571198ad1f4d373b6e34e14b07675ce2c8514b0479dBlock Operator
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