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 1393473 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393628 epoch_slot_no: 11228 block_no: 1393407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-12 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab2865f2254613440233cf2b1366114a83e94a2dead6243112a959853fced98fBlock Operator
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