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 1376179 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376322 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 1376114 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-08 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc631d329401582ad8151f5ac70f7a54498e2bd9899b3fd92b7b2d620487cbf77Block Operator
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