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 1378425 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1378568 epoch_slot_no: 17768 block_no: 1378360 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1629 time: 2018-08-09 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9da48f68b704081f32fd511121feb4a2c431c25c9eac5825bed9a8e60c9e70e6Block Operator
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