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 1375697 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1375840 epoch_slot_no: 15040 block_no: 1375632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-08-08 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x005becd621dc737fb9d7ace146ad9a9451d5901dd420ef30664b4c9f20a2e9cdBlock Operator
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