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 1375888 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376031 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 1375823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1409 time: 2018-08-08 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15d3ee46109ab9f185de0a2d6f01edf156883a8e9560867d0026a3fde278e70dBlock Operator
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