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 1390926 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1391076 epoch_slot_no: 8676 block_no: 1390860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-11 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c0eec4e996d95fe1a6c13c047d723c5fa572c6cffc0e0f6163bd1bcab47ac29Block Operator
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