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 1378043 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1378186 epoch_slot_no: 17386 block_no: 1377978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1526 time: 2018-08-08 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae1ab22c0a876024d367db44253e452a4071de897b9d63fc43dac9e1626db8f7Block Operator
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