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 1382985 Details
Epoch: 64Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1383133
epoch_slot_no: 733
block_no: 1382919
slot_leader_id: 3
size: 1033
time: 2018-08-10 01:49:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \xf570633dfe456b5df0454cb52cb1847a81b783f0e32243059817357cad11ab6d
Block Operator
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