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 1380904 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1381053 epoch_slot_no: 20253 block_no: 1380839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-08-09 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe39e8fbfcfe290fe09b3958a710cb2ec0cb3db32babf9885fae33b958f607f01Block Operator
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