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 1381153 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1381302 epoch_slot_no: 20502 block_no: 1381088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2018-08-09 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x598ba05a9992ab2539f03e35110d2e5e9d4d303c0dbffb3466428edf2265de27Block Operator
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