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 1383983 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1384131 epoch_slot_no: 1731 block_no: 1383917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-10 07:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03d520ea7f140f0bc0bf096b044e2e30bdc9436c067310cc659a619a55e5936dBlock Operator
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