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 1385671 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1385821 epoch_slot_no: 3421 block_no: 1385605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2018-08-10 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x511b1026fb74690a8c363b564f364066d6942059ebaffc3a0efa242d5e2435bdBlock Operator
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