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 1381154 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381303 epoch_slot_no: 20503 block_no: 1381089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-09 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe180fa91fccf805fe25b8ec5f6e672f2bf37308bb5201e22c312047e2545c26bBlock Operator
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