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 1380743 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1380892 epoch_slot_no: 20092 block_no: 1380678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2133 time: 2018-08-09 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x958b5f24bce2251801fcda101ab12d0784bdf7d041c74fcbede0c10a62f4565cBlock Operator
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