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 1398130 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1398286 epoch_slot_no: 15886 block_no: 1398064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2018-08-13 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a6b112d265ce9c5b30e282a421e58a1ff02b27876a749c84b1e63c0ba38bceaBlock Operator
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