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 1384204 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1384352 epoch_slot_no: 1952 block_no: 1384138 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-08-10 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x201bd8d12ad632282d365506016c6cc14d91aca3c462badd9b8ac7df2910994eBlock Operator
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