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 1394897 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1395052 epoch_slot_no: 12652 block_no: 1394831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2018-08-12 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a0ed93d93283f19d3759318a7bfb995f83750e0d79e7dfe37b044ebf529f2e7Block Operator
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