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 1396812 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1396967 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 1396746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1503 time: 2018-08-13 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c34c37376e1042f252a958d5045554656e0a240118b75d0be37fd52169bc5e1Block Operator
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