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 1340560 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1340694 epoch_slot_no: 1494 block_no: 1340496 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1829 time: 2018-07-31 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58782625bed750876ff1f1113ad3173348ec95e77efda62957dafe7f76b72d25Block Operator
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