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 1380271 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1380420 epoch_slot_no: 19620 block_no: 1380206 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2018-08-09 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x447268367292137bfeef33b0454688533adb59053252fa14e6f6761af9ea75b2Block Operator
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