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 1379447 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1379596 epoch_slot_no: 18796 block_no: 1379382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-08-09 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd487ee478963e1ad575182e1d9ff0f34782f044242498f4af9e9af1f934101adBlock Operator
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