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 1383234 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1383382 epoch_slot_no: 982 block_no: 1383168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2018-08-10 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb693b8e3cfe91f60c17b1af27db4ecd10a6dbde9fae4e0720c1983962940a4fBlock Operator
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