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 1390712 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1390862 epoch_slot_no: 8462 block_no: 1390646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2018-08-11 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdead8b84017e9d8d80350f72d3bcdd230408749a5cac32a1bc1c329509f9969aBlock Operator
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