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 1388503 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1388653 epoch_slot_no: 6253 block_no: 1388437 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-08-11 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71be1a7a59f9a96af040228549f8b2b0e44c5e5da8ea4eebdba9ed34e4e0c55dBlock Operator
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