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 1381230 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381379 epoch_slot_no: 20579 block_no: 1381165 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-09 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf88cbbc4763e5b651e7fb63b1f7951f03863ecec5c0a2e4eda0c19bd6775d2dBlock Operator
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