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 1383740 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1383888 epoch_slot_no: 1488 block_no: 1383674 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1197 time: 2018-08-10 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d346c17b68b02a6956be66923024518383da46c439ac54699a1dc4cf6efc11bBlock Operator
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