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 1393805 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393960 epoch_slot_no: 11560 block_no: 1393739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-08-12 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x747fbf8c711f0385a2ce3f79fe7676fb6aff5d1b98e2f581df1e4028c8f37e79Block Operator
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