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 1388667 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1388817 epoch_slot_no: 6417 block_no: 1388601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-08-11 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76719e9ec2348a3c6dd24fad2bf8bd73342ee43ee3964eef137c402268294715Block Operator
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