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 1390698 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1390848 epoch_slot_no: 8448 block_no: 1390632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-11 20:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0bf552a9263730c62527a53700e9d93a93d6263ab195fa9909a5c82b8442bb0Block Operator
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