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 1392383 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1392538 epoch_slot_no: 10138 block_no: 1392317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-12 06:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19ccf95e8cf86d0418910ef86fd889bb67135efd68d8b99ca143181fd761ea7aBlock Operator
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