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 1384714 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1384862 epoch_slot_no: 2462 block_no: 1384648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1483 time: 2018-08-10 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x162b645e03990d6aef5d80309185405ecabd86f7661f1b69f1d196f0ebcf17bbBlock Operator
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