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 1384865 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1385013 epoch_slot_no: 2613 block_no: 1384799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-10 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x520f61ed8fad3eedfab584a33389eddd71a83bec34f7a23e7943faf317eb0e68Block Operator
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