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 1393397 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393552 epoch_slot_no: 11152 block_no: 1393331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1198 time: 2018-08-12 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34a38573eaa7a54ece933de960ce2c0b10e0a5177f1b5c2b4de485f9de897a28Block Operator
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