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 1390225 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390375 epoch_slot_no: 7975 block_no: 1390159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-11 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd55ef575d54b764d1d7716e28c7e881fdbb5f509a2edc75c57015e6f06679f5Block Operator
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