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 1385331 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1385481 epoch_slot_no: 3081 block_no: 1385265 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2018-08-10 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f5fc57dac798a96d41c7ec2d3849cc1c5b559962146609c7030f3a30ccbed33Block Operator
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