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 1385890 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1386040 epoch_slot_no: 3640 block_no: 1385824 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-08-10 17:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6f4167960f04501e5952503774b8f4802bc60a7dde1bb7b21b607e702a1169eBlock Operator
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