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 1380928 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381077 epoch_slot_no: 20277 block_no: 1380863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-08-09 14:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67a2659e7791f72b7e640986405d85092f8b5958b6ef2c6962e661ff972889cfBlock Operator
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