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 1385457 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1385607 epoch_slot_no: 3207 block_no: 1385391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1476 time: 2018-08-10 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96738ad5081cd19c59729285697ea7ec4f63e1bf749d543986f5dba77110ef5dBlock Operator
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