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 1397965 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1398120 epoch_slot_no: 15720 block_no: 1397899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-08-13 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac7abaaa7a22879e70da71c8c28c7e3e89162578fe1df1e246967443e6f4473dBlock Operator
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