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 1396272 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396427 epoch_slot_no: 14027 block_no: 1396206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-08-13 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc842b8dcdd1c5d39446ee9b8e3c2a8a0a0d38ac6fd2cacaa6c7c07ef922c2606Block Operator
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