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 1377612 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1377755 epoch_slot_no: 16955 block_no: 1377547 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2018-08-08 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x872b93df906b865bfd53d0c770ee730eb9e948cc1fbbe12f9f57b4224554470eBlock Operator
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