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 1398523 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1398679 epoch_slot_no: 16279 block_no: 1398457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-08-13 16:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb9ca29c15823fea645ad661df1d93840bbfefc75f8e497ccb9b2bcd71cdaf53Block Operator
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