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 1383862 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1384010 epoch_slot_no: 1610 block_no: 1383796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-08-10 06:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e612bd7bea59fbc7c18514979b275274f2a9b2f2bbe44db217e7b908958696fBlock Operator
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