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 1396754 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396909 epoch_slot_no: 14509 block_no: 1396688 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-13 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc96705f493a2ab5c3125647580fc1019e8e5b6f96e366badfa64f570cfc901d6Block Operator
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