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 1396908 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1397063 epoch_slot_no: 14663 block_no: 1396842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1585 time: 2018-08-13 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x265140340de9c37b787bdb2d197aff74388ad63fdd3d107ceff6b67ef1284294Block Operator
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