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 1340282 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1340416 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 1340218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 947 time: 2018-07-31 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f1a432afb328cf1d7794e284d4eac9e7b1069f1316fe1c92de30223ef5d87b1Block Operator
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