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 1390084 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390234 epoch_slot_no: 7834 block_no: 1390018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-08-11 17:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x970bec65325af12929bca555566597d03c98c014d0697626ad3b7f4b315c9ce3Block Operator
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