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 1370044 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1370185 epoch_slot_no: 9385 block_no: 1369979 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2223 time: 2018-08-07 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd15a68661f693829b2dbcea5e0d8824d6721b931ba102c1cdd338b8c45afbb1fBlock Operator
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