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 1389939 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390089 epoch_slot_no: 7689 block_no: 1389873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-08-11 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e486f981626fe8fa543170af7ff5539f5bdea452405e3b47f3357b6f900ec3cBlock Operator
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