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 1373273 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1373416 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 1373208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-08-07 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48a75af75c03fa8e2cabbddc85a06bf77f86fa52c4db1f87bc1d1ea2140cd2b2Block Operator
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