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 1399150 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1399306 epoch_slot_no: 16906 block_no: 1399084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2018-08-13 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d6ab59a5297d60c84711cff2a6be76f5a31cb159fd19765c4ebcf62661ce726Block Operator
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