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 1398808 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1398964 epoch_slot_no: 16564 block_no: 1398742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-08-13 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c2e23a5d2e92da24dfebad876a9f68af757604a44158e6a0144dd929f2de432Block Operator
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