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 1386045 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1386195 epoch_slot_no: 3795 block_no: 1385979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-10 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7e4366b4d3828cb499d884c45225e2a1c9126029a7a713119449e36e3aa9c6eBlock Operator
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