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 1387553 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1387703 epoch_slot_no: 5303 block_no: 1387487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1081 time: 2018-08-11 03:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70396ac853265333c0ef7a33b7976c9302a8a2017dfb5bc76a34c8f9a355dfadBlock Operator
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