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 1378770 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1378919 epoch_slot_no: 18119 block_no: 1378705 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-09 02:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ca6a11329daa95ce8e44a994b77ede7db23b7a858c932e7f445da92ca1bb04cBlock Operator
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