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 1399136 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1399292 epoch_slot_no: 16892 block_no: 1399070 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 985 time: 2018-08-13 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a6c240ce0608c72d086e15d867992e97b583c7c790de7c4cc50c49903a8068bBlock Operator
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