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 1387711 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1387861 epoch_slot_no: 5461 block_no: 1387645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2018-08-11 04:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10d972e87439a5822f4c0672271094852c2f9a4e6b8914860b39af556a9cdaedBlock Operator
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