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 1395167 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1395322 epoch_slot_no: 12922 block_no: 1395101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-12 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8332e2c16778437dce1571f396e3012d153e7e67a0fcdead35d931b2df6267cBlock Operator
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