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 1393811 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1393966 epoch_slot_no: 11566 block_no: 1393745 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-12 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe765d751cca869a4b98851c37e082aa738cd6cd33811a5fe807f8e489a5d0f9dBlock Operator
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