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 1394743 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1394898 epoch_slot_no: 12498 block_no: 1394677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-08-12 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc8b9ac539aaaf26e60ff9a85c8f98d9eb1fd23e19068599942193459969d125Block Operator
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