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 1399692 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1399848 epoch_slot_no: 17448 block_no: 1399626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1734 time: 2018-08-13 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6273cf1c95c52de22aa9b93fea89785c63b74dc4adc743a9496c9fc558f84870Block Operator
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