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 1377624 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1377767 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 1377559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2018-08-08 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87cf976c8d097abc0d265df67c7ca51ec33de9e355a2eb7bf0b3680a27451ee5Block Operator
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