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 1380470 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1380619 epoch_slot_no: 19819 block_no: 1380405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-08-09 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d8f16265d4074cbe539b43fbc834522bf0eb8acb76b6d0770fd1f0623613436Block Operator
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