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 1371866 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1372007 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 1371801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-08-07 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52f63c593b7f4da027c29ecf774d6cec99d1924a3d3b01154b4c2623befe3808Block Operator
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