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 1377357 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1377500 epoch_slot_no: 16700 block_no: 1377292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1237 time: 2018-08-08 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc2a280e28bc669eb02c3b8844c610f0d35526e7d8d2d454c50314d40dce3a45Block Operator
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