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 1385656 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1385806 epoch_slot_no: 3406 block_no: 1385590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-10 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34ad941b9ae88031a2838a2d687e9bb2a4a5a8f92e7df862e1c5cb1b49de34fcBlock Operator
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