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 1376818 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376961 epoch_slot_no: 16161 block_no: 1376753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-08-08 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf469ec3e9c0aebb528fc9d315fe096342bc1b24c4a5c3c31e559886e588955b4Block Operator
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