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 1395518 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1395673 epoch_slot_no: 13273 block_no: 1395452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-08-12 23:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82158a832a712dc5667884b871b4c58de253452331a1f1937e166d0305cdc75aBlock Operator
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