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 1389930 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1390080 epoch_slot_no: 7680 block_no: 1389864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2018-08-11 16:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc17fe3e003ab0d42f71c65a7cd475d4cb857e467e374e6818bed3402d2aa5bcBlock Operator
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