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 1380932 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381081 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 1380867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1121 time: 2018-08-09 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4db30012be7fc19343904db318b68f0eafdc7434f531dfa1b2489ad6a3113fdBlock Operator
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