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 1393703 Details
Epoch: 64Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1393858
epoch_slot_no: 11458
block_no: 1393637
slot_leader_id: 13
size: 1203
time: 2018-08-12 13:24:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \xcc207babef0d1c086b3646df482542a033a5b379bc0dd91de5bd9f51494382e0
Block Operator
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