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 1380896 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1381045 epoch_slot_no: 20245 block_no: 1380831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2018-08-09 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5028566a06f7b7b7483a8912f2160efca0ee1251d3ced1f125e0e605297cd857Block Operator
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