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 1381038 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1381187 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 1380973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2469 time: 2018-08-09 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6d3fbfc74c4209a936be83a5dc0cecd54ab7a721b1a4587d2eaf1c363c2ab86Block Operator
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