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 1393706 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1393861 epoch_slot_no: 11461 block_no: 1393640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1374 time: 2018-08-12 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46dcb9b6f8f169f27ed732ea0ae3ad89a6b2c9590a2e095c1753329fc4f31c33Block Operator
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