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 1381254 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381403 epoch_slot_no: 20603 block_no: 1381189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1436 time: 2018-08-09 16:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f191a896a35a3c1968ff190dfb5a258c34c5291c046e79e25ca35685076f140Block Operator
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