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 1397452 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1397607 epoch_slot_no: 15207 block_no: 1397386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-13 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d303c2f70c281a9d763d70dac63c5b7a5d6822a3be26f7115a1c1129a83e501Block Operator
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