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 1393689 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393844 epoch_slot_no: 11444 block_no: 1393623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-12 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6ddb31b482178515baae6e26ad02f0e4f794d578ae8f021ac42bcc6f1541c58Block Operator
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