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 1394206 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1394361 epoch_slot_no: 11961 block_no: 1394140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-12 16:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1642f5d8df70564a1fdfd12b41df8da7365d33f9ab53a4a38a342b05e6200d6aBlock Operator
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