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 1389898 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1390048 epoch_slot_no: 7648 block_no: 1389832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1770 time: 2018-08-11 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad22431f3c40e837daf453f32349fcd8a1c6d7216e85af090bdc64d5c15aeeefBlock Operator
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