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 1340583 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1340717 epoch_slot_no: 1517 block_no: 1340519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-31 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa118926a466e1173a606d3084f72040fef13b05d1c2b9da26ccd4f973cf069caBlock Operator
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