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 1397483 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1397638 epoch_slot_no: 15238 block_no: 1397417 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-13 10:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8dc07573932a8be27f70e32a22e7695cb39ee2cecb2d0253a02c4f3c4d64666Block Operator
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