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 1392573 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1392728 epoch_slot_no: 10328 block_no: 1392507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-12 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x735f4b51357b03bbddea360561b300d7b85a7ad1952dd6ae4aec9a3a71702ebdBlock Operator
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