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 1339352 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1339486 epoch_slot_no: 286 block_no: 1339288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-30 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc061edb1ca47c54e072f9d2a8f3e4486cb03560d1f0e136e73b1d53a6b6aca8Block Operator
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