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 1394556 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1394711 epoch_slot_no: 12311 block_no: 1394490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2018-08-12 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b299bbc53dc88f57b716e9bf3fe10a42249f2c16f13e6f8a4f7088a2ebfa2aeBlock Operator
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