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 1395877 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396032 epoch_slot_no: 13632 block_no: 1395811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-13 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90de411c5af3c5101efbfef3d46bbe68b2dab895249cb2685cd6c97bac23b8f7Block Operator
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