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 1380393 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1380542 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 1380328 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-08-09 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42a328586bb9458f29bfdd254eb26f564c3899d582d1743cc8253d5faba52243Block Operator
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