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 1390185 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390335 epoch_slot_no: 7935 block_no: 1390119 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1405 time: 2018-08-11 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ce3067311946545bcc3fcb8e641a370284074e96cd7a970cf5bd49f4c4f87b3Block Operator
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