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 1386270 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1386420 epoch_slot_no: 4020 block_no: 1386204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-10 20:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf4ea4bf0b6aa05d9f8adc338281088d01d5743f10c064099d5b6a8277a56191Block Operator
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