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 1373926 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1374069 epoch_slot_no: 13269 block_no: 1373861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-07 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27bc62725a08fff6d67cf1d17e4071c370a313c361c2b38677e801be21c6fb6bBlock Operator
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