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 1378316 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1378459 epoch_slot_no: 17659 block_no: 1378251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-08-08 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x298b7cc0196fc9d320b0a3788372a59f839a0939ebb7a70bb3a70a1633db9a80Block Operator
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