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 1388836 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1388986 epoch_slot_no: 6586 block_no: 1388770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2425 time: 2018-08-11 10:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8ea479521157b4cabc8df856c60a6652a4287ae7d3b9a4e8aff549b57c15e8fBlock Operator
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