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 1393485 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393640 epoch_slot_no: 11240 block_no: 1393419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1198 time: 2018-08-12 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a6be2b71991d2f40a5c8587a3209971876efde9e343abea5d3ba9b6f7519e6bBlock Operator
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