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 1396799 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396954 epoch_slot_no: 14554 block_no: 1396733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-13 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c33a0e625b1c6cd325e265bb36b3c328526ab2a89d85570c66406a1ead7247aBlock Operator
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