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 1377381 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1377524 epoch_slot_no: 16724 block_no: 1377316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2018-08-08 18:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b77d544f8b830ee3dfd77a0eb1102cc6522169d81dbfd317fee2a0e6f584a6dBlock Operator
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