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 1397163 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1397318 epoch_slot_no: 14918 block_no: 1397097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1770 time: 2018-08-13 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f0d7fff36906239dcf3f76c7e8dbec8b1036a51a1e845e804798550eaff851bBlock Operator
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