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 1395703 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1395858 epoch_slot_no: 13458 block_no: 1395637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-13 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a29040df546de384d16c0c84e3410d6896f69ae7b8aaf3a1a6988c495196bbdBlock Operator
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