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 1340246 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1340380 epoch_slot_no: 1180 block_no: 1340182 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1206 time: 2018-07-31 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0384804131efadf3c8d1b8852d6dd9e5c1d4a493b6a1d7ae856ad7d2157838dcBlock Operator
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