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 1396972 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1397127 epoch_slot_no: 14727 block_no: 1396906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1253 time: 2018-08-13 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb01450e3b7562b3e71950ac0b9958a0dbc1960ea7a7bc1f78d6c066c732f54baBlock Operator
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