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 1379073 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1379222 epoch_slot_no: 18422 block_no: 1379008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-08-09 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7feb9072734c9dc79d1f183829f45572707f8bdae5f8075b8ec381260a13a93Block Operator
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