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 1385774 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1385924 epoch_slot_no: 3524 block_no: 1385708 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-10 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f3fedb7b233b58aa489bff83a6a2a455812cfc7d7e9653fec164b1bdd95f52fBlock Operator
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