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 1387013 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1387163 epoch_slot_no: 4763 block_no: 1386947 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-08-11 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x434821e8ec171b40c98dc40ff64fe0fc833e9be30d097c6212f3658200312c86Block Operator
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