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 1395983 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396138 epoch_slot_no: 13738 block_no: 1395917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-08-13 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0062ab7cfc93369b77b5dbe15305364391a1341e568d6d8c51c5a3f2c616936Block Operator
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