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 1379095 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1379244 epoch_slot_no: 18444 block_no: 1379030 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1744 time: 2018-08-09 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73a6f51fc6522a8d38175a5872ddce85b429ff6424fe9314df191aafbbba230eBlock Operator
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