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 1379897 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1380046 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 1379832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1824 time: 2018-08-09 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4083c8189fff8769f46ab10b257b511ee246f0acfe70b41c550fd2a13ecef9c8Block Operator
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