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 1377446 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1377589 epoch_slot_no: 16789 block_no: 1377381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-08-08 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddecf1fb0d764a5f82012c3cb7d9f27b38fe6b40ef00bc4b7b700482ff66303dBlock Operator
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