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 1395503 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1395658 epoch_slot_no: 13258 block_no: 1395437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-08-12 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73447b34db7c94b561218151d09d1d048ccd8baca55d411aed9d4717c9e88978Block Operator
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