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 1387568 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1387718 epoch_slot_no: 5318 block_no: 1387502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1524 time: 2018-08-11 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefc40816385390fff8ed2cda8734fa915e26d782d614de1d7d2f31de9fd68637Block Operator
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