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 1376718 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376861 epoch_slot_no: 16061 block_no: 1376653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2343 time: 2018-08-08 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78dc9c27f7c3cd6c44711da4ffe50f9ce47f0feb326e0569edf7e68fd2756587Block Operator
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