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 1371880 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1372021 epoch_slot_no: 11221 block_no: 1371815 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-07 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89f1996c0fe456d539927c957fe51e4520f09fb7042f32290a84ff71b108e9cdBlock Operator
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