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 1380018 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1380167 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 1379953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-08-09 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e70d41b6a6ff54e7360ed1a0b2dc5db47be64df57d10613ad790d62729a3678Block Operator
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