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 1380185 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1380334 epoch_slot_no: 19534 block_no: 1380120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-09 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd54a2f13fbc56784859b7008a3ddc61d245a25f85f71de0f36b2d3e20763ae27Block Operator
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