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 1380758 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1380907 epoch_slot_no: 20107 block_no: 1380693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-09 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d8a9924b1ef27d331e8428e5e33f484a31460ee99a7ac86a8f36d84a95d88edBlock Operator
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