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 1396553 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396708 epoch_slot_no: 14308 block_no: 1396487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-08-13 05:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b89b32d056e2014b876b8bd44da677c208c2369df8a10e83f8ebd2be174585fBlock Operator
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