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 1398957 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1399113 epoch_slot_no: 16713 block_no: 1398891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-08-13 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd26df2cd90e4ff9f4e83a7e5d6d87bc4c1bf4ae8b09040e605b77861774ebc4Block Operator
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