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 1384344 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1384492 epoch_slot_no: 2092 block_no: 1384278 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-10 09:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05c5c42c73b95ad43337e0553b3db8c6f01fe1bb6038e42747de4f0c09b3dea6Block Operator
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