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 1381541 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1381690 epoch_slot_no: 20890 block_no: 1381476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1556 time: 2018-08-09 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d3766f38931ea844fb03490a37eac5fca388bccae419a8390d6b3ead4468410Block Operator
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