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 1376829 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1376972 epoch_slot_no: 16172 block_no: 1376764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-08 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe421ec371df7cf9c513aa14f1d4c77ded8433520d57576334a9b99d3309f7537Block Operator
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