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 1369993 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1370134 epoch_slot_no: 9334 block_no: 1369928 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-08-07 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe83f18aa9473cacc63267d5d5d3c0e71eb2dbc9280a1287776c8989ed0a2336Block Operator
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