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 1376633 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1376776 epoch_slot_no: 15976 block_no: 1376568 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2326 time: 2018-08-08 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3391c992f91958d7ce3b78197c59374f9a9529cd938aee0fc360bba19446ee8aBlock Operator
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