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 1370185 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1370326 epoch_slot_no: 9526 block_no: 1370120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-07 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba86e125eebf87d82a55f8f2e898dbcbc48509dc6ab2e6783671a95b9f34a13bBlock Operator
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