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 1376573 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1376716 epoch_slot_no: 15916 block_no: 1376508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2061 time: 2018-08-08 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1648324d3d558ff19f48a82db901f4c992d6a3fceef3566bbe84134d7868c10cBlock Operator
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