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 1380812 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1380961 epoch_slot_no: 20161 block_no: 1380747 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2018-08-09 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51ae5ea13d1d91682778e4af240ddcb6bd6df62df6bd1788db671a11f8d471fcBlock Operator
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