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 1390319 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390469 epoch_slot_no: 8069 block_no: 1390253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-11 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6c4261ecb05a98a1bc412f46c245e3cad765166cfffc3461d3f77f8b4c6b479Block Operator
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