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 1388831 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1388981 epoch_slot_no: 6581 block_no: 1388765 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-08-11 10:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13b47b4d0537fe576ae283e01d3abe34b3c2b3a2f0c7f7b32fcfc87642cb8472Block Operator
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