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 1383707 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1383855 epoch_slot_no: 1455 block_no: 1383641 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-10 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7921c2520d349e211662b99955ae542c7d677c01f7fa6b04151f4cb8c994ed7Block Operator
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