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 1373934 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1374077 epoch_slot_no: 13277 block_no: 1373869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-08-07 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc09c0c64a3cd53853bea371f6c3c8dafb78b88426481dbc95a23c808b6fffffBlock Operator
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