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 1376362 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376505 epoch_slot_no: 15705 block_no: 1376297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1081 time: 2018-08-08 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x183173a33f5d4fa8fdccdf067a488514d3b16008b1e6f9e3ab0a11a1a6b40843Block Operator
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