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 1386556 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1386706 epoch_slot_no: 4306 block_no: 1386490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-08-10 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8586556347062c9f01cca82bf0547669a5bf1a8797b3442036c65f4a83e7af68Block Operator
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