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 1390203 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390353 epoch_slot_no: 7953 block_no: 1390137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-08-11 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51735b57e9074847ee1e2adb8f1b7c74a7e5e4f37cad3acbc49e9639b44172d0Block Operator
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