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 1378309 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1378452 epoch_slot_no: 17652 block_no: 1378244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-08-08 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x790084f77d1040721175e75a7575d7eb69ac65485a1a19be0a037c682f67c56cBlock Operator
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