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 1374993 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1375136 epoch_slot_no: 14336 block_no: 1374928 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-08-08 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87c53fd16c6d97863a92c383a29b56dc4471a69c5bd23c54fb4df8c2c28b88d0Block Operator
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