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 1393444 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393599 epoch_slot_no: 11199 block_no: 1393378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-12 11:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd87125fd2c673d7abbc14d27d677905fadc5ac0702153d536b76f45e7ee4afd8Block Operator
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